A new seasonal sculptural spectacular will see stunning works by world-renowned artists go on show in Leeds this summer. Leeds Art Gallery’s Summer of Sculpture will feature an impressive programme of thought-provoking exhibitions and installations including eye-catching pieces by some of contemporary sculpture’s leading lights. Launching this May, the gallery’s landmark celebration of an artistic […]
More than 500 years of in-depth knowledge cultivated by green-fingered gardening gurus through the ages has taken root in a new exhibition in Leeds. Unearthed: The Power of Gardening at Leeds Central Library explores the story, impact and legacy of gardening and the positive role it has played in the lives of thousands of people […]
Vintage Victorian music hall tunes have been brought back to life this week for a series of historic performances more than a century in the making. The corridors of Leeds Central Library are being filled with the sounds of once popular ballads which last entertained audiences in the city’s theatres and concert venues at the […]
Some of the world’s oldest football fanzines, which kicked off a wave of people-powered publications on terraces across the globe, are going on display in a new exhibition in Leeds. A copy of Foul, widely regarded as the original magazine created by football supporters, is among the scores of titles which feature in Voice of the […]
Cherished childhood stories are being retold to visitors thanks to a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds. The Story Time exhibition at Abbey House Museum features a huge variety of historic books and games, each exploring the magical world of children’s stories. With objects spanning hundreds of years of captivating tales, the exhibition aims to look […]
High tea with a difference was served up by staff up at Temple Newsam House this week as the historic mansion prepares to lift the lid on centuries of secrets below stairs. Members of the house team donned 19th century costumes and took to the rooftop to take tea in style, surrounded by breath-taking views of […]
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 advertising […]
A beautiful collection of vintage magic lantern slides has been shedding new light on scenes from some of history’s most iconic stories. The beautiful, coloured glass slides date from around 1906, and feature moments from classic tales including Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Aladdin. Each of the delicate slides, on display at Leeds Central […]
Classic storybooks filled with centuries of captivating fairy tales are being opened up this week as dragons land in Leeds for a spellbinding new exhibition. Visitors to Leeds Central Library are being invited to step inside the pages of antique works by iconic storytellers such as The Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen as the […]
It’s a hidden horticultural gem where generations of gardeners have cultivated exotic fruits and blooms for more than 230 years. Centuries ago the hothouse, tucked away at the top of Temple Newsam’s Walled Garden, was used to ripen pineapples and grow colourful flowers for the aristocrats who lived at Temple Newsam House. Now a new […]