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4th February 2022

CULTURE

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Library messages reveal fascinating chapter in the story of Temple Newsam

A trove of centuries-old keepsakes, footnotes and family crests has been discovered inside the antique tomes of a Leeds mansion’s beautiful Georgian library. Staff at Temple Newsam House carrying out meticulous conservation work on the stunning room made a series of fascinating finds in a select few of the library’s 500 books, some of…

12th November 2021

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Mystery of The Fulford Thefts sees precious snuff boxes come home

An exquisite collection of antique gold snuff boxes has returned home more than 40 years after being stolen from a Leeds mansion by a mystery thief. The seven beautifully ornate, late 18th Century containers arrived back at Temple Newsam House this week, the latest twist in a decades-long whodunnit which staff at the historic…

1st October 2021

WHAT'S ON

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Time for tea at Temple Newsam as festival gets set to cause a stir

As one of the very first places in the country to make a good cuppa, it was the birthplace of a timeless Yorkshire tradition. Now visitors to Temple Newsam can be part of a stirring story that stretches back more than 370 years as the historic estate brews up for its first ever tea…

1st October 2021

NEWS

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Purls of wisdom at Lotherton as knitted miners memorial is unveiled

A newly-knitted tribute to the men, boys and ponies who lost their lives in a Yorkshire mining disaster has been unveiled after being lovingly crafted by their descendants. The tragedy at Peckfield Colliery in Micklefield claimed the lives of 63 people and 19 ponies when, on Thursday April 30, 1896 an underground gas explosion…

18th June 2021

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

1 min read

Wine cooler’s time to shine as house team puts in a polished performance

As the ultimate jaw-dropping party accessory, it was specially designed to dazzle envious aristocrats. And this week Temple Newsam’s gigantic silver wine cooler has been getting a bit of added sparkle as staff polish it up to impress a new generation of visitors to the historic mansion. The second largest of its kind anywhere in…

4th June 2021

NEWS

2 mins read

City comes together to support campaign to tackle litter at parks and green spaces

Volunteers, community groups, businesses and organisations from across the city have been out in force to show their support to a Leeds City campaign asking residents to please take their litter home or dispose of it in an appropriate way if visiting a park or green space. Following the official launch of the initiative…

2nd April 2021

CULTURE

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Major boost for culture sector in Leeds after successful grant bid

The arts and culture sector in Leeds is set for a significant post-COVID recovery boost thanks to successful bids for important grant funding.…

26th March 2021

SPORT

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Return of golf at Temple Newsam marks start of family-friendly development plans at the estate

In line with the lifting of national lockdown restrictions next Monday (29 March), the council-owned golf courses at Temple Newsam and Roundhay Park are set to officially reopen. Working with England Golf and government coronavirus guidelines, a number of measures will be in place to ensure golfers can enjoy their games safely. These include…

21st January 2021

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

2 mins read

Mill’s milestone exhibition is a breath of fresh Aire

For centuries it helped swell the surging waters of British industry by harnessing the power of the River Aire. From making oil that powered some of the world’s first locomotives to manufacturing putty that repaired London after The Blitz, Thwaite Watermill played an important part in Leeds becoming a powerhouse of production. Today an…

25th December 2020

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

1 min read

Mansion’s illuminated windows bring a touch of glass to Christmas

A series of stunning illuminated Christmas scenes have transformed the windows of 500-year-old Temple Newsam House into a giant festive montage. Created by one of the house’s visitor assistants, each of the beautiful images depicts one of the traditional verse of the Twelve Day of Christmas and has been designed for people to enjoy…

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Library messages reveal fascinating chapter in the story of Temple Newsam

Mystery of The Fulford Thefts sees precious snuff boxes come home

Time for tea at Temple Newsam as festival gets set to cause a stir

Purls of wisdom at Lotherton as knitted miners memorial is unveiled

Wine cooler’s time to shine as house team puts in a polished performance

City comes together to support campaign to tackle litter at parks and green spaces

Major boost for culture sector in Leeds after successful grant bid

Return of golf at Temple Newsam marks start of family-friendly development plans at the estate

Mill’s milestone exhibition is a breath of fresh Aire

Mansion’s illuminated windows bring a touch of glass to Christmas

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