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A new exhibition is set to bring cheer to ale lovers. ‘Beer: A History of Brewing and Drinking’ will run at Temple Newsam House in Leeds from March 24 until October 27, 2018.

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At a time when drinking water was often contaminated, beer offered a safe and nutritious alternative enjoyed across all social scales. It was even used to treat a range of ailments and diseases, from jaundice to ‘the King’s Evil’ (a skin disease). Indeed, at Temple Newsam in 1749, Ann Scarburgh’s apothecary prescribed her ‘ingredients for six gallons of beer yr ladyships’.

The exhibition looks at the significance of beer during the 18th century and reveals aspects of life on Temple Newsam Estate through the eyes of the staff and aristocrats who lived, worked, brewed and drank here.

New stories have been uncovered from the estate archives, including that of female brewer Elizabeth Pease, who provided ale for the estate for over 30 years.

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