400 for 400 Leeds Wiki Campaign

The Libraries need you to celebrate a city-wide celebration!

In 2026, the city of Leeds celebrates 400 years since it received the first royal charter, giving the city the right to self-governance. 

To celebrate this occasion, the Libraries are taking to Wikipedia. And we need your help.

We want staff and students to collectively make 400 edits to Wikipedia's information about the city of Leeds. This campaign runs over the year, and we hope to have all 400 edits recorded and implemented by December 2026. 

The University of Leeds is a vital source of information, research and history. By encouraging the people in the University community to contribute to Wikipedia, this vital knowledge can be shared on a global scale, putting Leeds firmly on the open knowledge map. 

Leeds is a city with centuries of vibrant history, culture and innovation. People who live and work here know more about it than anyone else - and Wiki helps them share it. What better way to celebrate Leeds at 400 than by making the internet a little better than we found it?

To find out more about this campaign, check out the 400 for 400 Leeds wiki page,  which includes a short video on how to create a Wikipedia account. We’ll update this page throughout the campaign with check-ins and more support for editors.

What kind of information are we looking for? 

We’re looking for information relating to the city of Leeds, including:

• the history and culture of the city
• social demographics of Leeds
• famous Leeds people
• the relationship between the Universities and the city 

Edits can range from minor changes to new information across Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons pages. This can include:

• Adding references
• Updating an item or pages
• Adding a link between items
• Adding an image

Want to get involved?

Anyone can participate; all you need is a Wikipedia account and a passion for the project. 

Mark your edits with the hashtag ＃400for400 so that we can keep count and share your edits on social media. Drop us an email to let us know how you’re getting on or if you need any support: L.R.Hinnie@leeds.ac.uk

Happy editing!