Thursday, July 10, 2025

Abbey House: Study Afternoon – Sweepiana

Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

A peep up the chimney to examine myths, folklore and prejudices about chimney sweeps, as well harsh realities about the campaign to improve working conditions and against the exploitation of climbing boys. This study day looks at material from the huge collection of Sweepiana amassed by Dr Henry which is now looked after by Leeds […]

Abbey House: Throwback Thursday – Remembering 1945

Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Join us for a look back at the end of the Second World War 80 years ago this year, with a particular focus on VJ Day (15 Aug 1945) but also looking at VE Day (8 May 1945). We welcome any reminiscences you are happy to share with us, or memories relating to the end […]

Abbey House: Ghost Hunt

Abbey House Museum Abbey Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Saturday 28th February7pm till Midnight£50 per Ticket Experience life in Victorian times as you walk along the cobblestone Victorian street, complete with recreated shops, living areas, a school, and even a pub. Journey back through the centuries and discover the dark past of Kirkstall Abbey and how King Henry VIII targeted the area to wipe […]