A portrait of a lady

Lords and Ladies, Power and Influence

Temple Newsam House
Sun 23 Mar
Sun 23 Mar
  • Sun 23 Mar
    11:00 - 12:00
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
  • Sun 23 Mar
    14:00 - 15:00
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House

Hear about the powerful and influential people that have lived at Temple Newsam on this special tour.

Discover the stories of the families who called Temple Newsam home over the past 500 years. Learn about the Darcy family who built the house in 1518 but met an untimely demise at the hands of King Henry VIII. You'll also discover the story of the Ingram's who bought the estate in 1622 and took on some major refurbishments, before gifting it to the people of Leeds.

£15 including general admission.

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