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22 Jan 2024
Sweet dreams as museum displays allsorts of classic confectionery
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.
02 Jan 2024
Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders
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.
