Grief, Joy and Togetherness is a volunteer led research and interpretation project funded by Arts Council England. The project focuses on the portraits of former inhabitants of Temple Newsam, uncovering engaging stories as well as taking a closer look at the objects that make up the amazing collection.
The volunteers research will be used to bring to life the people, stories and objects of Temple Newsam through the installation of digital interpretation. The volunteers involved will feature in short films, talking passionately about their research.
The project has uncovered a number of themes including, colonialism, mental health issues, gender dynamics, love and wealth.
Edward Ingram (1686–1714), 4th Viscount Irwin 1704
Thomas van der Wilt (1659–1733)
Oil on canvas
H 55 x W 45.5 cm
Leeds Museums and Galleries
John Haccius 1704
Thomas van der Wilt (1659–1733)
Oil on canvas
H 54.5 x W 45.5 cm
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Lady Hertford (1760–1834) 1781
Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
Oil on canvas
H 238.8 x W 147.3 cm
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Emily Charlotte Meynell Ingram (1840–1904) 1867
Francis Grant (1803–1878)
Oil on canvas
H 141 x W 110.5 cm
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Hugo Francis Meynell Ingram (1822–1871) 1865
Francis Grant (1803–1878)
Oil on canvas
H 139.5 x W 109 cm
Leeds Museums and Galleries
