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Smeaton Estate Walk at Temple Newsam
John Smeaton was the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century and founder of the profession in Britain.
This tour explore the grounds of Temple Newsam for remaining evidence of Smeaton’s pump and ventures inside the house to view the surviving well, not normally on view to the public.
£8. Booking essential.
Rooftop Experience at Temple Newsam
Explore Temple Newsam House and Estate as you’ve never seen them before. The experience starts with and introduction to this stunning house and collections – including a visit to the cellars! You will then go behind the scenes and make your way up to the roof. Once on the roof you will see spectacular views of the Estate and Leeds beyond. Learn about
Revive, Repair, Re-use: Stories of Sustainability
Revive, Repair, Re-use is a co-curated volunteer display at Abbey House Museum. Telling stories of sustainability and how it has long been a part of our lives, but is now more important than ever.
Come to see some of the sustainable practices people in Leeds have used throughout the generations, and those which still happen today. From make do and mending, to growing food and making the best use of available resources on our doorstep.
Re:loaded
Guns are powerful weapons. They can be loaded with meaning, as well as bullets.
Throughout history to the present day, guns have been embellished and intricately decorated; plated in gold and covered with diamonds.
As objects of art, they have been used to campaign for peace, as tokens of love and desire, and as diplomatic gifts between nations.
This thought-provoking pop-up exhibition asks us to reconsider the symbolism of guns.
Part of the Furniture: The Library of John Bedford
Rare and beautiful books chart the evolution of furniture design over the centuries and the journey from drawing board, to workshop, to home.
Selected from the world-leading library of antiques dealer John Bedford, ornate patterns by a renaissance pioneer, designs by Chippendale, Sheraton, Pugin and Morris, elaborate trade cards, colourful catalogues, drawings and manuals show how ideas and trends took shape, gained influence, and were eventually revived as fashions came full circle.
Horsforth Village Museum
Horsforth Village Museum was opened in 1988, in premises built in 1789 which have had many uses over the years, including housing Horsforth Urban District Council.
Any Work That Wanted Doing - the stories of disabled mill workers
Disabled people have always been part of the textile workforce of the UK, but their contributions have often gone unrecognised. Once the industrial revolution got underway, the narrative that disabled people were unable to work and had to depend on the workhouse or on charity took hold. This idea of disabled people as being dependent and needy continues to this day. But it’s not the whole story.
Old Chapel Music Studios Public Tours plus Special Guest!
Embrace drummer Mike Heaton will be the special guest on Sunday 28 May when Old Chapel Music Studios in Leeds open its doors for the latest round of free public tours.
The historic venue launched the initiative in November 2022 and will continue to host monthly tours until February 2024.
Geraldine Connor Foundation - New Responses To Leeds Black History Walk
The Geraldine Connor Foundation and Heritage Corner commissioned four performance artists to create new responses to the Leeds Black History Walk, a walk created by Joe Williams around Leeds University campus that explores the African history of Leeds. The four artists performed to the public live on two walks and the performances were filmed and shared via social media.