Megan Jones, Author at Leeds Museums & Galleries

About Megan Jones

This author has not written his bio yet.
But we are proud to say that Megan Jones contributed 52 entries already.

Entries by Megan Jones

Featured, Temple Newsam, Venues

Lord Darnley’s Sexuality

Unpick what we know about Lord Darnley’s sexuality – the infamous resident of Temple Newsam.

28 October 2022

Archaeology, Collections, Engagement, Featured, Work experience

Roman Sculptural Fragments

Find out about classical mythology and archaeology through our collection of Roman sculptural fragments, researched by Careers for All placement Sarah.

30 August 2022

Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, Work experience, Youth

Deciphering a 1960s Dress from a Photograph

Discover the dress styles of the 1960s in our latest blog, researched by placement student Mominah using a photograph in the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.

27 July 2022

Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Fine Art

Shifting Perspectives at Leeds Art Gallery

Find out what visitors have to say about the Shifting Perspectives exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery.

12 July 2022

Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, Volunteers

What to Wear in the 1800s

Delve into the conundrum of what to wear as a wealthy woman in the 1800s.

04 July 2022

Collections, Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Legacy project: Commemorating WW1 2015-2018, Social History, Work experience

Captain James Walker Foreman

Leeds-born Captain James Walker Foreman flew 637 hours on the front line in World War One, and survived a bullet wound from below.

31 May 2022

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm

Plan your visit

Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment only.

Please note that our free drop-in public store tours are currently unavailable.

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (open bank holiday Monday only 10am-5pm)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

(last admission one hour before)

Plan your visit

Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Location

Get directions with Google Maps

Subscribe for updates

LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: closed (guided tours only from 7 Jan)
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
Estate closes: 6pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

Plan your visit

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

Buy tickets

Location

Get directions with Google Maps