Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 3EB
England
Website
www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
Telephone
Estate
0113 264 5535
0113 3782959
Fax
0113 281 2100
Lotherton Hall is a beautiful country house surrounded by historic gardens. Formerly the home of the Gascoigne family, it evokes a world of high Edwardian living.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Lotherton Hall has a Designated Collection of national importance.
Collection details
Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Dressed for Battle
- 22 May 2013 — 28 September 2014 *on now
An exhibition exploring how clothes and style have been effected by war - from the clothes worn by those on the home front to the designers’ love of the military look.
Each year the fashion press, without failure, picks out the ‘military look’ as a must have style. This exhibition explores the history of this look, showcasing uniform inspired fashions from the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815) up to the present day, with an Alexander McQueen coat from the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.
Discover how the catastrophic events of both the First and Second World War impacted on peoples’ lives in every way. Learn how clothes became simpler both out of necessity and also as a symbol of patriotism. Women in particular saw changes to their fashions as many took up new roles, to fill the gaps left by the men who were sent off to fight. Skirts became shorter for practical reasons and for those women working in the factories or on the land, skirts were replaced altogether by trousers.
Wartime restrictions and material shortages also had a huge impact on fashion. See how the British Government encouraged ideas of ‘Make Do and Mend’ and also examples of Second World War ‘Utility Scheme’ fashions.
Dressed for Battle is one of two exhibitions exploring different themes about the impact war has had on peoples’ lives. Running alongside it is 'Duty Calls' where you can explore fascinating wartime stories about the Gascoigne's, previous owners of Lotherton Hall, on your visit.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http:///www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/lothertonhall/Dressed-for-Battle.aspx
Chinese Paintings from the Leeds Collections
- 3 October 2013 — 5 June 2014 *on now
A mini exhibition in the Servant's Quarters at Lotherton Hall. Nineteen Chinese paintings are in the show. The earliest are two Ming dynasty wall painting fragments from sacred caves and the most recent is an ink and wash painting by the artist Fu Hua from 1993. The poster features a detail from a 19th century watercolour showing lovers meeting in a lakeside garden
Suitable for
- Any age
Duty Calls
- 22 March — 31 December 2014 *on now
The exhibition forms one of two parts with a series of displays in the period rooms of the house and a second exhibition 'Dressed for Battle' in the fashion galleries. Displays look at the theme of Family Duty and Honour and tell the story of members of the Gascoigne family of Lotherton and the wars that touched their lives, from the American War of Independence to the Second World War.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/lothertonhall/Duty-Calls.aspx
Curious Creatures Trail - Key Stage One
Find the animals. birds and creatures on the furniture, textiles, wallpaper and objects around the house.
This free trail can be pre-booked and borrowed from Reception. The pack consists of coloured and laminated pupil cards.
Houses and Homes Teacher's Notes - Key Stage One
Designed to complement our 'What were homes like a long time ago?' workshop, this free pack gives suggestions on how you can use Lotherton Hall as a resource to teach the topic of 'What were homes like a long time ago?'.
Lotherton Hall Bird Trail - Key Stage 1/2
Link a visit to the Bird Garden with a visit to the Hall. Search for birds hidden amongst our collections. Solve the riddles to find out what they are.
This class pack can be pre-booked and borrowed from Reception. It consists of coloured, laminated pupil and group leader cards.
My Favourite Chinese Things!
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=522
Six pupil's photo essays about their 'Favourite Chinese Things'
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Night in Gale Club
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonHall/Lotherton_Hall/Learning_Zone/Young_People/Night_In_Gale.aspx
The Night in Gale Club is an opportunity for young people to be involved in the Night in Gale Gallery, learn new skills, build on their portfolio, voice an opinion and enter work to be exhibited in the gallery. The Club is suitable for young adults interested in or studying art.
How to obtain
For more information, contact Sharon Woodcock on sharon.woodcock@leeds.gov.uk or call 0113 2813259.
Playtime
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall/Lotherton_Hall/Learning_Zone/Early_Years.aspx
Playtime is a variety of activities for nursery groups, children aged 0-5 years, family groups, reception classes and their carers. Activities include giant sketching, playing with traditional toys, dressing up and a reading corner.
How to obtain
For more information about Playtime, call Lotherton Hall on 0113 2813259.
The Art of Cloisonné
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=164
The traditional Chinese handicraft cloisonné object has a copper body and its design is formed by gluing copper wire on with vegetable glue. This resource explains the technique in detail with authentic photos and a clear glossary.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Tissue Techniques at Lotherton Hall - Key Stage Two
Full day workshop for Key Stage Two pupils.
Investigate the richness of pattern and imagery within Lotherton Hall's decorative art collections and the architecture of the house itself. Create a design inspired by observations within the house and explore working with tissue paper and glue to create transparent effects that can be displayed like stained glass windows.
What were homes like a long time ago? - Key Stage One
Half-day workshop for Key Stage One pupils.
This session focuses on the differences between homes today and in the past. Explore the home of the wealthy Gascoigne family, identify the different types of rooms, objects and furniture and compare and contrast new and historic household objects in our handling session.
March to December. Please call 0113 390 1082 for further details and availability.
World War II Evacuation Role-Play - Key Stage Two
One day workshop for Key Stage Two pupils
Take your class back in time to the start of World War II. Arriving as evacuees at Lotherton Hall, discover what an air raid siren sounds like, learn how to use Morse Code and draw up a plan for where you are going to sleep and how you will share the house.
Available March to December. Please ring 0113 390 1082 for details and availability.
WW2 at Lotherton Hall
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=584
The story of Lotherton Hall, a Yorkshire country house requisitioned during WW2.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Yong's China Quest adventure game Level 1
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=517
Level 1 of an adventure game about Chinese history from 500 BCE to the Olympics.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
Yong's China Quest adventure game Level 3
http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=519
Level 3 of an adventure game about Chinese history from 500 BCE to the Olympics.
Publisher
- This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
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