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The Forgotten Street Traders of Georgian and Victorian Britain
Collections, Social HistoryStreet vendors were an inherent aspect of Victorian Britain, but often forgotten...

Chimney Sweep Portraits in the Social History Collection
Collections, Social HistoryExplore 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
Collections, Social HistoryDiscover the story of the famous Leeds surgeon, Lord Moynihan, who had 'the heart of a lion and the hands of a lady'.

Framing a Watercolour
Collections, Engagement, Fine Art, VolunteersExplore the different framing trends for watercolour paintings through the John Sell Cotman exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery.

Interview with artist Lothar Götz
Collections, Fine ArtWith 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
(OLD) 19th century, (OLD) Abbey House Museum, (OLD) Ephemera, (OLD) Family History, (OLD) Leeds History, (OLD) Photography, (OLD) Social HistorySocial History Curator Kitty Ross opens up a fascinating Victorian photo album in the collection!