Damasks 1600-1850 : Woven Silks and Wools from the Warner and Ginsburg Collections
20th November 2007 – 13th April 2008
A damask is a woven fabric whose main characteristic is that it is reversible. The first damasks were probably woven in China.
It is believed that damasks came to Western Europe in the Middle–Ages from Damascus, Syria, giving the textile its name. From
the 1300s they were woven in the West, and became luxury items that were traded throughout Europe. Damasks in silk, wool,
cotton and linen were popular for both clothing and the home. This exhibition brings together an array of damasks and damask
objects. It looks at both the evolutions and revolutions in damask design and their use with in the country house. All in all,
the exhibition celebrates the variety, versatility and beauty of Damasks.
Open Art Exhibition
4th December 2007 – 3rd February 2008
A showcase of entrants' and prize winners' paintings and drawings which reflect the relationship of Temple Newsam House to
its landscape.
Historic Photographs of Temple Newsam
From 20th November 2007
Gorgeous photgraphs showing Temple Newsam and its inhabitants in all of their Victorian glory.
Current events
Lady Hertford's High Teas
Every Sunday, 12noon to 4pm
Take tea in historic Yorkshire style. £7.95 per person. Please contact Temple Newsam Stable Courtyard Reception on 0113 264 5535.
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Tuesdays 11am & 2pm
Go behind the scenes with our expert guides to explore the cellars, underground passages and servant quarters of Temple Newsam
Booking Required. Not suitable for young Children. 0113 264 7321
Textile Drop in Sessions
Wednesday 9th January, Wednesday 23rd January, Wednesday 20th February, Wednesday
5th March, Wednesday 19th March, Wednesday 2nd April and Wednesday 16th April 2pm
Pop in and see up-close curator's favourite historic textiles and costume. Bring in your own pieces and have a chat.
Curatorial Talk : Damasks
Thursday 17th January, Thursday 14th February, Thursday 13th March and Thursday 10th April 2pm
Curator's talk and tour about the Damask Exhibition. Booking recommended 0113 264 7321.
Love Stories from Temple Newsam : Portraits and Letters
Tuesday, 14th February 2008 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Come and meet the ladies of the portraits as they tell their love stories. Stories will be told in different
locations in Temple Newsam House throughout the afternoon.
A programme of short daily talks from the Temple Newsam Team
4th – 9th March
In order to celebrate the total repatriation of the Gallery furniture suite complete in situ for the first time since 1922 thanks to the loan of
the Floors Castle Tables. Normal admission charge. 0113 264 7321.
Easter Egg Competition
23rd March – 6th April
Enter our Easter Egg trail. Follow the clues through the house for a chance to win an eggcellent prize.
Drop By. Normal admission charge. 0113 264 7321.
Embroidery workshop
Sunday 23rd March and Sunday 30th March
Drop by and do some embroidery in Temple Newsam's fantastic Picture Gallery using our textiles as inspiration.
Normal admission charges. 0113 264 7321.
Butter Making
Mon 24th March, Tue 25th March, Mon 5th May, Mon 26th May and Tue 27th May
11.30 - Meet Sarah Herbert the Butter maker from the house in the Dinning Room.
1.30 - learn how to make butter with Sarah Herbert in the Still Room.
Drop by. Normal admission charges. 0113 264 7321.
Hat Making
Tuesday 1st April and Thurs 3rd April 1.30 – 3.00 pm
Come along and make your own Easter Bonnet, find inspiration in the portraits hung at Temple Newsam.
Celebrating the Still Room week
13th – 18th May
A programme of short daily talks from the Temple Newsam Team celebrating the newly restored Still Room now open to the public for the first time.
Normal admission charge. 0113 264 7321.
Previous Exhibitions
