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An image of a funeral procession in a church graveyard. Attendees including children dressed in Victorian attire, some in black mourning wear. This is a copy of Frank Holl's painting  'I Am The Resurrection And the Light'
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Mon 3 Nov 2025
Death, dirt, and disease in 19th Century Leeds
Heritage
Workshop
Adults only
Online event
Event organiser:
Abbey House Museum

Come explore the mourning traditions, living conditions and healthcare options in 19th Century Leeds. 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. Study Afternoon starts at 1pm prompt. Online only event. Participants will be emailed the MS Teams link before the event begins.

https://my.leedstickethub.co.uk/31220

    Date
    Mon 3 Nov 2025
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    Mon 3 Nov 2025
    1:00pm - 3:30pm

    Ticket price

    £
    5.50
    Box Office
    0113 376 0318
    Accessibility
    Buggy friendly
    Wheelchair access

    Abbey House Museum

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