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In The Picture: Objects in Focus

28 February - 31 December

Abbey House Museum

Discover iconic objects from Leeds Museums and Galleries collection paired with paintings and photographs of their history.

 

From outfits from wrestling heroine Sue Brittan, instruments and clothing from the 1850s, Leeds famous Burmantofts pottery and much more unique collection items and their stories.

You might discover a 1950s scooter, a dress worn at the 1937 coronation, or Mok the Gorilla - from London zoo.

Take the chance to see object from our collections that aren't often on display.

 

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Be transported back to the 19th century and stroll the Victorian streets with the authentically recreated shops, pub and houses at Abbey House Museum. 

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Blogs | E. J. Arnold and the Foundation of a New Leeds Industry

Discover how Leeds based company E.J.Arnold became the largest and most dominant classroom equipment company with the development of the education system in the 20th century.

Blog | Mitzi Cunliffe’s Root Bodied Forth and the Missing Art of the Festival of Britain

“Used, rained on, leaned against, taken for granted.” -Mitzi Cunliffe 100 years after the first Great Exhibition was held in London’s Hyde Park, the Festival of Britain was organised for the summer of…

Blog | The Diet of Mok the Gorilla

Find out about the life, journey and diet of Mok the gorilla, including where he is now as part of Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.

Blog | Sue Brittain - The fight for women’s right to wrestle.

Discover the story of Sue Brittain, also known as Marjorie Farrar or "Lady Satan", and how she fought for women's wrestling from 1970 onwards.

Blog | Colonel Harding’s arrival at Abbey House

Find out more about Colonel T. Walter Harding (1843 – 1927), his life and Mayorship in Leeds, and his path to owning Abbey House.

Blog | Colonel Harding’s alterations to Abbey House

Discover the intricate details of Abbey House Museum that Colonel T. Walter Harding left behind during his tenancy and ownership of Abbey House from 1890 to 1912.

Blog | The Dearlove Family’s Great Exhibitions

The Dearlove family were not just known for their prowess in craftsmanship but were all accomplished musicians who performed across the British Isles and beyond, their significant presence in Leeds in the 19th century is still evident today.
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Events at Abbey House Museum

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The Magic Faraway Tree book cover

The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure

Abbey House Museum
Sat 25 Jul 10:00 - Sun 30 Aug 17:00
Included in Admission
An old drawing of Abbey House Museum

1152 Club: Talks at Abbey House Museum

Abbey House Museum
Tue 4 Aug - Tue 1 Dec
Free
A shot of the cast of Dreamers posing as a group in a dance studio

Lisa Holdsworth: Inside stories

Discover how some of the UK’s biggest shows are built from the page up, with behind the scenes stories and craft insights

Abbey House Museum
Wed 2 Sep 18:30 - 20:00
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A child weighing pom pom sweets in clear containers

Little Shoppers

Abbey House Museum
Fri 4 Sep 10:00 - 11:15
Included in Admission
The Exterior of Abbey House Museum

Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture

Abbey House Museum
Fri 11 Sep 10:00 - 11:15
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Little Scientists

Abbey House Museum
Fri 25 Sep 10:00 - 11:15
Included in Admission
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