AT ARMLEY MILLS
I Love West Leeds at Armley on the 6th July. Come and enjoy live music and performances; as well as lots of fun and crazy activities, such as underpant decorating!
AT KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Kikstall festival is here again on the 12th July with free entry all day to local music and entertainment, as well as loads of stalls in the abbey grounds.
FILM MYSTERY
Leeds is very important in the history of film making, in 1888, a Frenchman named Louis le Prince became the first man ever to record moving images on camera with his Roundhay Garden scene and Leeds Bridge scene. However, Louis had rivals with patents and people trying to nick his invention and as his rivals were effectively the mafia on one visit to France he was on a train only to mysteriously disappear, never to be seen again.
Ironically his life would make a great film.
Armley Mills contains an exhibition in honour of Le Prince and in it you can learn all about animations and even make your own cartoons at Armley Mills industrial museum on the 23.07.08.
This film is very arty and was made in May 2008 by a woman named Fillipa at Armley Mills Museum.
This profile has been specially designed by young people, for young people so that you can know just what is on that is aimed at young people in and around Leeds. We are people who are interested in museums and galleries and Leeds! We are also young people under 21 who work with museums in some way, like on work experience or volunteering.
Coming Soon is the City Museum Opening! Take a sneak preview here at what's in store!!!
Delve into a world of discovery, enjoy a great day out or explore something new with Leeds Museums and Galleries. There's plenty for everyone to do and see, with nine attractions and hundreds of exhibitions, workshops and more.
All Leeds' Museums and Galleries have something going on that you can take part in or do. Competitions to win prizes, holiday workshops to on-going clubs, interactive displays to games, work experience to study-support, you might be surprised how you can get involved!
As part of Leeds City Council, Leeds Museums work with 'Breeze' and you might find them taking part in the summer festival and holding extra events at the museums. All breezecard holders are entitled to discounted entry into the musuems so make sure you bring your card along with you!
Leeds Museums and Galleries Website
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Kirkstall Abbey is situated in North East Leeds, it is the most complete version of a medieval monastery in the whole country. As well as the fascinating ruins there are many things going on including the Kirkstall festival which happens every summer, this year on the 12/7
TEMPLE NEWSAM
Temple Newsam is an hold, very haunted mansion with lots going on in and around it. The Leeds festival has moved but there is now the even more exciting Opera in the park (just be sure to bring a fold up chair) and for all the animal lovers there is a walk through farm with as many cute baby animals as you can think of.
LOTHERTON HALL
Lotherton Hall is another stately home built a long time ago. There is always plenty of arty and crafty things going on and if you look closely in the surrounding woods you can see some deer.
THWAITE MILLS MUSEUM
Thwaites is one of only two fully restored and working Watermills in the country. Around the site there is also miles of beautiful countryside and the path next to the canal is the perfect place to have a bike ride.
LEEDS MUSEUM DISCOVERY CENTRE
The Discovery centre has a diverse range of all kinds of different exhibits from all different aspects of history, both local and further afield. There is also a large library, meaning that whatever you are looking for, you will be able to either find out about it or where you can find out about it in Leeds.
ARMLEY MILLS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Armley Mills was once the largest woollen mill in the world and it owned a significant share of the clothing industry up until it closed in 1969. Inside the huge building you can see the old machines (hopefully working in the near future), an old fashioned cinema, exhibits on film and printing, and Jack the old steam engine who roams around outside the picturesque location. Situated near Kirkstall Road, entering the complex it seems you are in the middle of the countryside not a busy city.
THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM
The Thackray Medical Museum is situated just over the road from St James' hospital and used to be a shop in itself however now it is one of the most interactive and realistic museums in the nation. A wonderful Victorian street takes you right back in time and the mass graves to one side show you just how bad life used to be.
THE ROYAL ARMOURIES
The Royal Armouries is situated in the middle of Leeds on the River Aire and has four floors, with interactive exhibits, exhibits from every age of conflict and great outdoor shows where you can see how Knights jousted and Falcons caught prey for people.
ART EXHIBITION
At Armley Mills recently a group of art students created art throughout the museum from heads on machines to an amazing art gallery between machinery exhibits, here is some of their work:
Opening in September located in Millenium Square, the new Leeds City museum will be fantastic, with many amazing treasures, even including an Egyptian mummy!
As well as a café, many exciting new exhibitions and many collections, the museum will offer special exhibitions:
LEEDS HIPPO PROJECT
Workshops have been done by some local Leeds schools, looking at the the sciencs and history of Hippo bones which are over 120000 years old! This exhibition will display thie work done in this environmental education project.
RÓISÍN BÁN
A fantastic look at the Irish population of Britain, explored through photography by Corrine Silva.
Have you ever thought about eating bugs for your breakfast or nibbling a cricket for a mid-afternoon snack? There are many people who do eat creepy crawlies for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it's not just on I'm a celebrity get me out of here!
For everything that you need to know about Leeds City Museum before it opens, visit: Lees City Museum Website
Armley Mills will be transformed with fantastic shows, music, artists, face painters and loads of stuff to do, all for free! Join us for an afternoon on the 6th July of the delightful and the ridiculous including flat cap decorating workshops and lots and lots of Y-fronts! Highlights include:
FREE WHALLEY RANGE ALLSTARS PRESENT
PIG! A 30 feet long inflatable pig invites you to peek through her teats at the story inside. A magical 10 minute show that has toured the world making little piglets out of everyone.
FREE ARMLEY - THE MUSICAL
A once-only opportunity to see an all-singing tale of love, laughter and property development set against the backdrop of a mill, a jail and a library - oh, and a moor with horses on it. Written by Armley's own Boff Whalley and directed by Alan Lane and Justin Audibert.
FREE WACKY WALKABOUT CHARACTERS
Hodman Dodman and Sally Forth are firm favourites from last year - look out for this elderly couple of miniature proportions. The Fairly Fresh Fish Company will try to convince you to sample their cockles and muscles. And Alter Ego will take you on a tour of the museum - ask questions but don't believe everything they tell you!
FREE SHEDOPOLIS
Explore 15 quirky garden sheds which have been given a make-over by artists. Look out for the Jackanory Shed, the Boatman's Shed and check in for a mini-break at the Hotel Shed.
FREE BRIEF ENCOUNTERS
An eye-popping display of 2,500 pairs of underpants colourfully decorated by West Leeds residents. Come along and customise a pair yourself on the day with the lovely ladies from Scrap.
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