KIRKSTALL ABBEY.

Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian Monastery in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the river Aire. It was founded in 1152 by abbot Alexander, it was disestablished during the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by Leeds Corporation and opened to the public in the late 19th century. The Gatehouse became a museum (Kirkstall Abbey House Museum, which i have already covered ). The Abbey is a grade 1 listed building and scheduled ancient monument.

The Warming House.---- between November and Easter each year a fire burned in this room so the Monks could warm themselves. Only this base of the fireplace survives today.

Stone Coffin.

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ALHAMBRA THEATRE -- BRADFORD.

The Alhambra Theatre is in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1913 at a cost of £20,000. It opened on Wednesday 18th March 1914. The Alhambra was bought by Bradford City Council in 1964. In 1974 it was designated a grade II listed building. The Alhambra under went extensive refurbishment in 1986, it as a seating capacity of 1,456. The building is recognisable by it`s large domed turret with giant - paired Corinthian columns, behind this,the building is stepped up, culminating in tall square towers with smaller domes. The building is situated on a sloping site. The exterior of the building is faced in white Faïence, painted white and blue. Inside the auditorium consists of two tiers, a balcony and an aisle. It is highly decorated with plasterwork. There is moulded plasterwork to the curved balcony fronts and elliptically bowed balconies to the boxes, which are situated in round arched openings with giant fluted Corinthian columns. The circular auditorium ceiling is decorated and has a small rectangular dome to it`s centre.  The theatre is a major touring venue and hosts a wide range of stage shows from Ballet and Opera to Comedy, Musicals, Drama and Pantomimes.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM (part three).

Sagars Ironmongers.

Copper Kettle sign.

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Chemist`s.

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Forsters shop- Mourning Warehouse.

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H.Mallet Pottery Shop.

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General Store.

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T.A.Sowry & Sons Pawnbrokers.

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W.Mann`s--House Furnishers.

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Vassalli Pelegrino -- Fancy Goods & Toy Shop.

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Living Room of a well to do Victorian Family.

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ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM (part two).

Hark to Rover public house (pub).

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Washer Woman`s House.

Old Washing Mangle.

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S.Strong Pipe Manufacturer.

Rack of Pipes.

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Abbey Folds Street.

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Ironmonger`s and a General Store.

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Tobacconist.

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Wesleyan Sunday School.

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(to be continued).

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM. (part one)

Abbey House Museum is located in Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire England. The museum is housed in the Gatehouse of the ruined Kirkstall Abbey (which i shall be posting soon). The ground floor of the museum is set out as an area of Victorian streets, showing a range of shops and services of the Victorian Era. The lighting is dim inside the building to simulate the lighting of that period which was gas or candles, so if some of my photo`s are slightly poor it is due to that fact. You are not allowed to use flash, so i had to up rate my ISO rating so i would not get camera shake. The use of Tripods was ruled out because of the confined space plus other people using the museum. Some exhibits are behind glass so unfortunately got a bit of reflection in some photo`s. With this being a largish blog i am showing my pictures in three parts--Sorry.

THE BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE.

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The Artisans Cottage.

Inside the Cottage.

Another part of the cottage.

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Victorian Bedroom.

Bedroom again showing the fireplace.

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Barbers shop.

Inside the Hairdresser`s shop.

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Undertakers.

Inside the Undertaker`s.

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An old Penny Farthing Bicycle.

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A sign for a Jewellery shop.

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(to be continued).