My name is Jason, I am a volunteer at the Discovery Centre, with an interest in film and history. I have been gathering information about the life of Louis Le Prince, using information I gathered from public sources and from archives from within the Leeds Industrial Museum. Who was Louis Le Prince Louis Augustin Le […]
A Song Sheet with No Clues A song sheet advertisement was donated to the museum from a firm called “Mulligan’s,” but it came with no extra information. In some cases, other memorabilia provide clues to their origins, but this advertisement was an exception. The sheet advertised a time and place and mentioned “Theatre suppers” in […]
If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure filled with fascinating animals and beautiful surroundings, look no further than Leeds Wildlife World at Lotherton, top Leeds Zoo attraction. Nestled in the picturesque countryside of North East Leeds, this wildlife haven is a perfect spot for a day out with children, friends, or solo exploration. It also […]
This time on Diary of a Victorian Teenager we delve into the diaries of Marianne Nicholson we hear news of her relations in Australia, and learn about transportation and colonialisation.
Previously we wrote about a mystery boxer’s belt found in our collection with no other information associated with it. Since then, thanks to one of our volunteers, we have learned some more about the belt – and learned that there’s more we’ll possibly never know. Have we met before? Our eagle-eyed volunteer Craig spotted this […]
ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
Address
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm
Address
Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH
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KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm
Address
Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
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LOTHERTON
Opening Hours
Open Daily
Estate opens: 7.30am
Café: 9am – 5pm, hot food finishes 45 mins before
Hall: Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time
Address
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
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