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a colourful drawing of a man wearing an apron and a hat, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with meats

The Forgotten Street Traders of Georgian and Victorian Britain

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Street vendors were an inherent aspect of Victorian Britain, but often forgotten...

Chimney Sweep Portraits in the Social History Collection

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Explore the portraits in our 'Sweepiana' collection of items relating to chimney sweeps with Leila Prescott.

Heart of a Lion and the Hands of a Lady: Lord Moynihan of Leeds

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Discover the story of the famous Leeds surgeon, Lord Moynihan, who had 'the heart of a lion and the hands of a lady'. 
Subtle neutral wood frame. Inside the frame there is a Cotman's painting of the Refectory of Walsingham Priory in Norfolk. It was painted with oils using a lot of white, brown and blue colours.

Framing a Watercolour

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Explore the different framing trends for watercolour paintings through the John Sell Cotman exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery.
Portrait photo of Jordan Hutchins

Interview with artist Lothar Götz

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With Leeds Art Gallery's crowdfunding campaign at full steam ahead, we sat down with the artist behind the campaign Lothar Götz to find out more about him, his work and his vision for the iconic Victorian Staircase.

The Children’s Fancy Dress Ball

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

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

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Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

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

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The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

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Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm

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Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

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Visits by appointment only.

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

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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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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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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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Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

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

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Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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THWAITE WATERMILL

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Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

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Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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