Temple Newsam- Leeds City Council

Question 1

How did Leeds City Council get Temple Newsam

Answer 1

Bought for £35,000 from Lord Halifax

Question 2

Temple Newsam 1922-1939

Answer 2

Had attractions like the stables becoming a cafe and tearooms, golf course
Site for the Great Yorkshire Show (48,648 visitors)

Question 3

Temple Newsam 1939-1943

Answer 3

Used to display art to keep it safe from the bombing in the city
South Wing had White-washed walls to display the art
Cellars and underground passages were used for air raid shelters

Question 4

Temple Newsam 1943-1987

Answer 4

Made the decision to turn Temple Newsam into a massive open cast mine
Britain needed 400,000 tonnes of coal to help with the war effort
Came so close to the house cracks appeared in the old walls

Question 5

Temple Newsam - 1987-present

Answer 5

Restoration programme to return the house to its original appearance
The mine closed and the grounds were returned to a park
The work continued until 2003 and paid for by the National Lottery
Is now used as a tourist attraction and has Go-Ape, tea rooms, play area and a farm
Community space as a music venue, educational site and an art gallery