Museum’s unusual instrument is a real glass act
For Georgian virtuosos, it was the ideal instrument for showing audiences they were in a glass of their own.
And this month, Leeds’s own incredible glass harp is set to strike a chord…
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Object of the week- Victorian Christmas pudding steamer
The traditional Christmas pudding is sure to be a seasonal staple on millions of festive dinner tables this month.
And this traditional Victorian steamer shows just how much the pursuit…
Object of the week- Ivy Benson ceramic
At a time when war raged across Europe, Ivy Benson was calling her own tune.
The pioneering musician and band leader, who was born in Holbeck, became something of a celebrity when war…
Object of the week- Fancy dress photo album
Anyone looking for the perfect Halloween outfit could take som inspiration from this incredible collection of costumes worn by children in Leeds more than 125 years ago.
Back then,…
Object of the week- Lord Mayor’s penny
Ninety years ago, the Lord Mayor of Leeds and his wife became the first people to walk through doors of Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall.
Paying a penny each to…
Enjoy the delights of Leeds Museums and Galleries this Easter
A feast of family-fun activities and events are set to light up Leeds Museums and Galleries this Easter.
Fans of Alice in Wonderland are in for a treat as both Abbey…
Object of the week- vintage spinning wheel
Conjuring images of a faraway, fairy tale kingdom, this vintage spinning wheel was actually made in Ireland more than 125 years ago.
Crafted out of oak and mahogany,…
Chance to solve historic murder mystery this half term
Four hundred years ago, one of Temple Newsam House’s most famous residents was killed in a grisly murder that remains a mystery to this day.
Now, on the anniversary of…
Object of the week- Fancy dress photo album
More than 125 years ago, the Lord Mayor of Leeds Mr and Mrs Alf Cooke threw an extravagant fancy dress ball to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.
The…
Object of the week- Spider-Man comic signed by Stan Lee
One of Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee’s most successful creations, costumed crime-fighter Spider-Man is also one of the world’s most recognisable super heroes.
In 1992,…
Fantastic feast of fairy tales at museum’s new storybook spectacular
Fairy tale fans will come face to face with the big bad wolf at a new exhibition exploring the remarkable history of the world’s best-loved storybooks.
The…
Museum’s super new comic book display promises a Dark Knight to remember
A new super-powered museum display in Leeds will give visitors the chance to explore the colourful world of iconic costumed crimefighters.
Abbey House Museum’s Comics…
Call to help tell stories behind museum’s Victorian fairytale photos
Historic fancy dress photos with a flamboyant fairy tale theme will revealed during an exciting new exhibition in Leeds next month.
And experts are asking for help to…
Object of the Week- Scary Spice doll
She was one fifth of the iconic British pop combo that stormed the charts worldwide and sparked the unstoppable Girl Power phenomenon.
Now a doll of Leeds’s very own…
Object of the week- Leeds United ticket
It was a thrilling era when Elland Road became synonymous with a unique brand of exciting, swashbuckling football.
Now visitors to Abbey House Museum can relive some…
Murder in the Museum – A 1930s Mystery at Abbey House Museum
Murder in the Museum is one of the best-loved penny slot machines at Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall.
Made by Leeds sisters Alice and Eveline Dennison in 1934,…
Museum’s 1930s murder mystery machine is brought back to life
It’s a mechanised murder mystery machine which has captivated generations of Leeds museum-goers.
So when Abbey House Museum’s quirky 1930s penny slot machine finally…
Exhibition turns back the clock to celebrate 70 years of growing up in Leeds
More than seventy years of memories and nostalgia have been brought together for a new exhibition celebrating growing up in Leeds.
The Decades of Youth exhibition…