In addition to the IMC 2025 Bookfair and our events programme, a variety of smaller fairs and markets with more independent stores take place throughout the Congress where attendees and members of the public can meet independent traders, craftspeople, local historians and enthusiasts and find out about their important work locally, nationally, and globally.

The IMC Souvenir stand will be open throughout the times listed below for delegates who have pre-ordered souvenir items to collect their orders. Delegates may also browse the stall for a memento of their time in Leeds!

Second-Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair

Leeds University Union Building: Foyer
Sunday 06 July: 16.00-21.00, Monday 07 July: 08.30-19.00  & Tuesday 08 July, 08.00-17.00

Our exhibitions and fairs programme includes specialist booksellers, where independent stores showcase second-hand, rare, and scholarly books. The Second-Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair is also open to members of the public.

Further exhibitors will be announced in due course.

Confirmed booksellers:

• Matthew Butler Books - Medieval History with a focus on architecture and archaeology. At IMC 2025 we plan to offer books from the Libraries of the late John Kenyon of the National Library of Wales, well known for his work on medieval fortifications, and others from the late Dame Rosemary Cramp, Professor of Archaeology at Durham University.
• Unsworth’s Antiquarian Booksellers – Buy and sell collectable, rare and scholarly books from every century of printing and on all the Humanities, with an antiquarian focus on Early Printing, Classical Antiquity, the Middle Ages & Renaissance.

Medieval Craft Fair

University Square & Leeds University Union Building: Foyer
Wednesday 09 July: 10.30-19.00 & Thursday 10 July: 10.30-18.00.

The craft fair showcases handmade items using and inspired by medieval craft techniques. Come and see the range of unique items on offer!  The craft fair is an outdoor market, on University Square and the precinct outside Leeds University Union and the Refectory. The Medieval Craft Fair is also open to members of the public.

Further exhibitors will be announced in due course.

Confirmed Craft Fair Traders:

• Anachronalia – Anachronalia has been binding since 2012 and makes historically inspired handmade books and stationery, as well as real book jewellery and book history themed RPG books.
• FiftyEleven – Hand-tooled, lovingly crafted, historically inspired woodwork and pyrography.
• Ginnel and Snicket Ceramics - Helen Delaney (Ginnel and Snicket studio) is a North Yorkshire based ceramic artist, producing handmade functional and decorative ceramics with a fun illustrative style. Inspired by a background or Archaeological and Historical research, Helen's work expresses her interest in fascinating figures from the late medieval and early modern periods.
• Pretender to the Throne - Historically inspired, hand made ceramics and limited edition prints, cards, and textiles.
• Opus Anglicanum Embroidery – Medieval embroidery kits, books, and related items.

Historical and Archaeological Societies Fair

Leeds University Union Building: Foyer
Thursday 10 July: 10.30-18.00.

An opportunity to meet with independent groups who are dedicated to preserving local and national historical and archaeological heritage. Also open to members of the public.

Confirmed Historical & Archaeological Society Exhibitors:

• Church Monuments Society - The Church Monuments Society is for everyone who is fascinated by tomb carvings, from medieval effigies to modern gravestones. We organise excursions and study days, publish a journal and a newsletter, and advise on conservation and interpretation of monuments.
• Monumental Brass Society - We promote the research, understanding and preservation of monumental brasses, one of the most common forms of surviving medieval memorials. With church visits, talks, journals and other benefits, membership will benefit those interested in monuments, churches, genealogy, and the study of costume, armour and heraldry.
• Scottish Society of Northern Studies - The Scottish Society for Northern Studies (SSNS) is a charity which encourages the exploration of the interactions and influences of the Scandinavian, Celtic, and Scottish worlds – both within Scotland and further afield.
• South Leeds Archaeology - South Leeds Archaeology is a volunteer led community archaeology group, open to all. We hold monthly meetings, featuring talks from guest speakers, and offer opportunities to learn and get involved in fieldwork in the local area.
• The Thoresby Society, The Leeds and District Historical Society - Founded in 1889, The Thoresby Society has a long-established library and archive collection, including historical records, maps, newspapers, and images, provides a varied programme of monthly talks and summer excursions, and publishes original research on aspects of Leeds history in its highly regarded annual publication.
• The Yorkshire Heraldry Society - The Yorkshire Heraldry Society is a not for profit society for the study of the art and science of heraldry and relevant genealogy of armigerous families.
• Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (YAHS) - The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society exists to promote the study of Yorkshire’s past and publishes the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal annually, as well as a Record Series and occasional monographs. The Society encourages interest in Yorkshire’s past and promotes the study of its history via its archives, by giving grants and through events, lectures, and excursions.

Other exhibitors to be announced shortly.