Book : West Yorkshire.
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National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford,
West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The National Museum of Photography,
Film & Television was established in 1983 and attracts over
750,000 visitors each year. The museum has a collection of over
three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk. About 9 miles east of
Leeds.
Temple Newsam, Temple
Newsam Road, off Selby Road, Leeds LS15 0AE Tel: 0113 264 5535
Temple Newsam is one of the great historic estates in England.
Set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland
landscaped by Capability Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent
Tudor–Jacobean mansion. It has one of the largest collections
of Chippendale furniture in the country. About 4 miles east of
Leeds.
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1010 Harewood
House is home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The
House is set in spectacular grounds with formal gardens, a sweeping
terrace and woodland walks. There is an outstanding art collection,
splendid State Rooms and a fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition.
An unusual feature is the Bird Garden. www.harewood.org. About
7 miles north of Leeds.
Leeds City Art Gallery,
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248. The gallery comprises
one of the best collections of British Art outside London, including
works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens and Girtin. Through the support
of the Henry Moore Foundation, the Gallery has bought many important
sculptures and can boast a modern sculpture collection second
only to that of the Tate. In the centre of Leeds.
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