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Kitty Ross, Leeds Museums and Galleries’ curator of social history.

6th March 2026

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Picture-Perfect Exhibition Brings Leeds Heritage into Sharp Focus

A trailblazing female wrestler who took her fight from the ring to the courtroom, and a famous gorilla whose celebrity status once filled national newspaper columns, are among the remarkable Leeds stories being showcased in a new exhibition at Abbey House Museum. Titled ‘In the Picture’, the display brings together an eye-catching selection of…

The Story Time exhibition opens at Abbey House Museum

31st January 2025

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Leeds Exhibition Brings Childhood Storybooks to Life

A nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds is bringing beloved childhood stories back to life. Hosted at the Abbey House Museum, the ‘Story Time’ exhibition showcases an extensive collection of historic books and games, delving into the enchanting world of children’s literature. The exhibition presents objects that span hundreds of years, tracing the evolution of…

Classic Leeds brands, on display in The Power of Persuasion, which is open now at Abbey House Museum.

26th January 2024

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Sweet dreams as museum displays all sorts of classic confectionery

A collection of classic confectionery has added a timeless touch of sweetness to a new exhibition in Leeds. Vintage Yorkshire sweet jars, chocolates and toffee tins are among the objects on show in Abbey House Museum’s The Power of Persuasion, which explores the stories and strategies behind some of history’s most iconic brands. Curators…

Brands under the spotlight include Vibrona Tonic Wine, made by Fletcher, Fletcher and Co. Ltd in around 1905.

5th January 2024

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders

Suspect sales tactics employed by crafty companies through history will be exposed in a new exhibition exploring the evolution of advertising. The Power of Persuasion will cast a critical eye over the spurious claims made by firms of the past, which occasionally landed them in hot water and helped set the strict standards for…

27th November 2020

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Museum’s new musical masterpiece will capture the sound of a city

Musicians, artists, producers and composers in Leeds have been challenged to put their talents to the test by creating a new piece capturing the evolution of the city’s soundtrack. A partnership between Abbey House Museum and Music:Leeds is calling on modern day maestros to create a composition inspired by the 200 years of history…

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Picture-Perfect Exhibition Brings Leeds Heritage into Sharp Focus

Leeds Exhibition Brings Childhood Storybooks to Life

Sweet dreams as museum displays all sorts of classic confectionery

Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders

Museum’s new musical masterpiece will capture the sound of a city

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