Social History

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Elections Through our Collections

Collections, Community, Engagement, Social History

Explore how parliamentary elections in Leeds have changed over the last three centuries through our collections.

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Matchbox or Communist Propaganda?

Collections, Educational partnerships, Projects & Partnerships, Social History

Discover the propaganda secrets contained inside our matchbox collection, with Radka Tobolkova.

an image of an old cardboard box with "Two dozen Bray xxx inverted gas mantles" printed in red. Next to it is a small inverted mantle.

Lighting up Leeds: The Story of George Bray & Co

Collections, Engagement, Social History, Volunteers

Discover the history behind Leeds businessman George Bray, the 19th century gas lighting pioneer who changed the face of Britain.

Monopoly: The Leeds Edition

Collections, Engagement, Social History, Volunteers

Explore the fascinating history of the nation's favourite board game with placement student Chelsea Knight.

A black and white head shot of a young Victorian woman. The bottom of the image says 'Albert Sachs, Bradford'.

Anonymous Women in the Collection

Collections, Social History

Assistant Curator of Social History Nicola Pullan reflects on the many unamed women in the collection on #Stories day of #MuseumWeek.

Imagining Little Red Riding Hood

Collections, Social History

Social History Curator Kitty Ross explores the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and it's many illustrations, in light of the Fairy Tales and Fantasy exhibition at Abbey House Museum.

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

Ticket Provider

Location

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

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

Plan your visit

Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

Location

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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

Ticket Provider

Location

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment only.

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

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

Location

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (open bank holiday Mondays 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

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Ticket Provider

Location

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
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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Location

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House : Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last entry 45 minutes before

Plan your visit

Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

Buy House tickets

Buy Farm tickets

Location

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: closed (open 10am – 4pm during the school holidays)

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

Plan your visit

Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

Location

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