(OLD) Abbey House Museum

The Children’s Fancy Dress Ball

(OLD) 19th century, (OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Ephemera, (OLD) Family History, (OLD) Leeds History, (OLD) Photography, (OLD) Social History

Social History Curator Kitty Ross opens up a fascinating Victorian photo album in the collection!

Childhood in the collections

(OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Leeds Museums, (OLD) Social History

Next month we will be holding our first ‘Childhood’ study day at Abbey House Museum. Researching for this day has been a lot of fun – with so many different avenues to explore and so many possible topics to consider. That has, however,…

The Dennisons of Leeds: Pioneers of Penny Slot Machines

(OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Crime

Curator Kitty Ross reveals the story behind the popular 1930s 'Murder in the Museum' penny slot machine at Abbey House Museum! One of Abbey House Museum's star objects, the penny slot machine 'Murder in the Museum' has recently been restored…

Quest for Information on a Shoemaker’s Last

(OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Industrial History, (OLD) Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, (OLD) Social History

Sometimes the most unassuming objects can have the most fascinating history.

What’s in a bottle? Uncovering a Victorian business bust-up

(OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Behind the Scenes, (OLD) Collections, (OLD) Leeds History

We discovered a rocky business partnership while researching nineteenth century mineral water manufacturers.

The Roundhay blacksmith’s stone

(OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Leeds Discovery Centre, (OLD) Leeds History, (OLD) Social History

Social History Curator Kitty reveals a newly identified object in the collections.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

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

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

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Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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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

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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 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 (open bank holiday Mondays only 10am-5pm)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

(last admission one hour before)

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Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

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

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

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Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

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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
Last entry 45 minutes before

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Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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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

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Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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