Social History

Unraveling the Mystery of Mulligan’s: A Peek into Leeds’ Nostalgic Past

Abbey House Museum, Behind the Scenes, Featured, Social History, Venues

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…

Diary of a Victorian Teenager, Episode Two

Colonial Histories, Featured, Lotherton Podcasts, Social History

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.

Boxing Belt Mystery Thickens…

Behind the Scenes, Collections, Social History

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…

An ornate frame with a painting of a Victorian Woman

Diary of a Victorian Teenager

Collections, Engagement, Featured, Lotherton, Lotherton Blogs, Lotherton Podcasts, Social History

Have you ever watched a period drama and wondered what was really going on in the minds of teenagers at that time? Steph and Kath open the amazing Lotherton archives to share some of the secrets hidden inside, and explore what life was like…

A wide brown leather belt with engraved silver plaques, depicting lions and boxers in a boxing ring

Boxer’s Belt

Collections, Featured, Social History

Curator Catherine investigates the mysterious origins of a boxer's belt in the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.

Poppy Wingate: Temple Newsam’s Golfing Pioneer

Featured, Social History, Temple Newsam

Poppy Wingate was England’s first professional woman golfer, and she began her career right here at Temple Newsam.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Address

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

Mon: Closed
Tues -Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm

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Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm

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Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment/special event only.

Free public store tours are now available by booking in advance. Please call or email us.

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Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: Closed (10am – 5pm on bank holiday Mondays)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

Last admission one hour before closing.

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Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

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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

Plan your visit

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House: Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm | Open Bank Holiday Mondays and throughout summer holidays
Last entry 45 minutes before

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Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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