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Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is to remain open following a passionate response to a public consultation, it was announced today.

Leeds City Council has been consulting on the attraction’s future as the authority explores a range of proposals to address unprecedented financial pressures.

And after considering almost 10,000 responses, the council has taken the decision to withdraw the proposals as part of its budget plans for the coming year, which will be presented to the council’s executive board next week.

Cherished childhood stories are being retold to visitors thanks to a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds.

The Story Time exhibition at Abbey House Museum features a huge variety of historic books and games, each exploring the magical world of children’s stories.

A collection of classic confectionery has added a timeless touch of sweetness to a new exhibition in Leeds.

Vintage Yorkshire sweet jars, chocolates and toffee tins are among the objects on show in Abbey House Museum’s The Power of Persuasion, which explores the stories and strategies behind some of history’s most iconic brands.

Suspect sales tactics employed by crafty companies through history will be exposed in a new exhibition exploring the evolution of advertising.

The Power of Persuasion will cast a critical eye over the spurious claims made by firms of the past, which occasionally landed them in hot water and helped set the strict standards for advertising today.