In The Picture: Objects in Focus
From outfits from boxing heroine Sue Brittan, instruments and clothing from the 1850s, Leeds famous Burmantofts pottery and much more unique collection items and their stories.
You might discover a 1950s scooter, a dress worn at the 1937 coronation, or Mok the Gorilla – from London zoo.
Take the chance to see object from our collections that aren’t often on display.
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Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture
11th September 2026 - 11th September 2026
In 2027, Abbey House will mark 100 years as a museum. In the lead–up we aim to capture people’s memories of this unique space, from…
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Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand-new show Whatsherface. Join…
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Images of the World and the Inscription of War is a 1989 documentary by German filmmaker Harun Farocki. Like much of Farocki’s work, the film…
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Independent Coffee Shop located in Thorntons Arcade. A calm location in one of Leeds’ historic shopping arcades just steps away from Briggate – the main…
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Cracovia is a laid back dining spot serving authentic polish dishes, with a range of delicious wine and coffee.
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The Northern Market is located at 12 Great George Street in the heart of Leeds city centre, with an accessible lift entrance on Alexander Street.…
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Distrikt is a unique, intimate, underground bar in Leeds. Our mantra is ‘substance over style’ which means we take a down-to-earth approach that focuses on…
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Lavish restaurant and lounge bar for Thai fine dining plus a private room with sunken seating. Located in the heart of Leeds City Centre, a…
Learn MoreCrossgates Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreConvention House
Convention House started life as a nunnery and was formerly home to business advisors and chartered accountants, Winburn Glass Norfolk (WGN) for 37 years. We’ve…
Learn MoreHawksworth Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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Leeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus, Playhouse Square, Leeds, LS2 7BS
Learn MorePyramid Theatre
We’re pretty unique. In fact, Pyramid Theatre is one of only nine in-the-round theatres in the UK. Take your performance to the next level and…
Learn MoreStringer House
A working and creative space with a number of unique rooms for different functions.
Learn MoreThe Sculpture Gallery
The Sculpture Gallery is an outstanding new gallery, of pure sculpture, showcasing the work, not only of the six Sculptors below, that own and run…
Learn MoreKirkstall Forge
Over the coming years the banks of the River Aire will be transformed, with high quality offices, new homes and a wealth of complementary facilities…
Learn MoreGarforth Community Hub and Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
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