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Library messages reveal fascinating chapter in the story of Temple Newsam
NewsA trove of centuries-old keepsakes, footnotes and family crests has been discovered inside the antique tomes of a Leeds mansion’s beautiful Georgian library.
Staff at Temple Newsam House carrying out meticulous conservation work on the…

Combat Boots in British Subculture
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedDelve into the history of combat boots, which in the last 60 years have been adopted by a wide range of social groups trying to create an image of power.

The Temple Newsam Picture Gallery Suite: under the microscope
Collections, Featured, Fine ArtDelve deeper into the furniture on display in the Picture Gallery at Temple Newsam, using microscopic technology.

The Temple Newsam Picture Gallery Suite
Collections, Featured, Fine ArtDiscover the design themes in the Picture Gallery at Temple Newsam, through the furniture within it.

Introducing the Collections in Dialogue commission with Leeds Art Gallery and the British Library
Collections, Fine ArtI am an artist based in Leeds working across sculpture, writing, installation, drawing and print and I’ve been selected as the artist in residency for Collections in Dialogue, a co-commission project by the British Library and Leeds Art Gallery.…

Mystery of The Fulford Thefts sees precious snuff boxes come home
NewsAn exquisite collection of antique gold snuff boxes has returned home more than 40 years after being stolen from a Leeds mansion by a mystery thief.
The seven beautifully ornate, late 18th Century containers arrived back at Temple Newsam…