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The museum at Kirkstall Abbey is a great place to visit, as well as a great collection of artifacts there are period streets that you can wander through soaking up the atmosphere of days gone by. There is also a lovely cafe. Tea and cakes go down very well after wandering round the abbey and grounds with the camera.
A brief history
The core of Abbey House was originally the inner gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey, founded in 1152. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries the gatehouse was blocked at either end and became a house.
Since then the house has been a farmhouse and also the home of the Butler family, the owners of Kirkstall Forge. In 1926 Leeds City Council bought Abbey House.
Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm kit lens
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Yumm sounds like a delicous place to visit not to mention beautiful too! Lovely capture Colin, wonderful colors!
It’s a lovely spot but that might just be the tea and cakes influencing me, Thanks Tina.
– Colin Metcalf
made a great job of this colin,cracking image,cheers mike
Thanks a lot Mike, appreciated.
– Colin Metcalf
Note to self: Add to must-see list. Gorgeous!! ;-D >blows kiss<
Jan
Well worth the visit Jan. I’m lucky it’s about 10 minutes from home. Thanks a lot!
– Colin Metcalf
Marvelous composition Colin!!! Beautiful and deft artistic treatment!!! Lovely, work My Friend!!!
Thanks again Noble, i always appreciate your visits.
– Colin Metcalf
Beautiful place and capture, Colin!!
Thank you very much Carol, appreciated.
– Colin Metcalf
Framed Print
Marvellous capture, indeed. What beautiful old buildings, Colin. Looks like a great place for a wander, methinks!
It’s a wonderful place for a wander and right on my doorstep. Thanks for looking mate!
– Colin Metcalf
Such a beautiful building, Colin
Many thanks Shulie.
A brief history
The core of Abbey House was originally the inner gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey, founded in 1152. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries the gatehouse was blocked at either end and became a house. Since then the house has been a farmhouse and also the home of the Butler family, the owners of Kirkstall Forge. In 1926 Leeds City Council bought Abbey House.
– Colin Metcalf
Beautiful capture, great pov and colors Colin !
Thank you very much, appreciated!
– Colin Metcalf
Thank you Colin – I always loved Tudor history
Greatly appreciated Shulie, thanks.
– Colin Metcalf