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An image of a black blouse, typical 19th century mourning wear. Purchased from Frederic Forster's, a Victorian mourning warehouse in Lower Briggate, Leeds
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Death, dirt and disease in 19th Century Leeds
Heritage
Workshop
Adults only
Event organiser:
Abbey House Museum

This study afternoon enables you to get up close with some of our ephemera collections relating to mourning and medical care in 19th Century Leeds. Curator Pat will look at mourning ritual, living conditions and proposed medical remedies in this relaxed but educational afternoon, with plenty of tea, coffee, cake and other refreshments. 

Free admission to the rest of the museum is included, and you may access the museum from 10am on the day of the event. 

Study Afternoon starts at 1pm prompt.

Abbey House Museum

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
United Kingdom

53.823172, -1.606245

    Date
    Thu 24 Oct 2024
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    Ticket price

    £
    12
    £
    12
    Box Office
    01133784079
    Accessibility
    Buggy friendly
    Wheelchair access

    Abbey House Museum

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