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26 Mar 2024
Fascinating find reveals tragedy and trouble at the mill
An Edwardian accident book detailing the harrowing injuries and tragic deaths suffered by workers who toiled in one of the world’s largest textile mills has been discovered in Leeds.
The fascinating trove of historic employee records was found stashed in a box by curators at Leeds Industrial Museum, which was once a massive, globally renowned hub for wool and fabric production.
18 Mar 2024
Hats small folks as museum starts historic head count
A marvellous collection of vintage miniature millinery is among the historic headgear being documented by museum experts and volunteers in Leeds.
The remarkable range of tiny replica hats, some of which fit in the palm of a hand, were made by Leeds hatter John Craig in the early 1900s and is being carefully conserved as part of a project at the Leeds Discovery Centre.
08 Mar 2024
Update on future of Thwaite Watermill
At meeting of full council on Wednesday, February 21, members gave approval to proceed with proposals which will help meet the unprecedented financial challenges facing the authority.
This included proposals to end the council’s lease at Thwaite Watermill, which has been subject to public consultation.
08 Mar 2024
New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North
The trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in the north of England are being celebrated in a new museum display in Leeds.
Leeds City Museum’s spectacular Voices of Asia Gallery is hosting Muslims in the North, which was launched this week, and which explores the pioneering work of prominent Muslims in fields including commerce, healthcare, law and research.
04 Mar 2024
VR offers chance to see city’s state-of-the-art installation in a new light
Art lovers in Leeds have the chance to step inside a groundbreaking urban light and sound installation thanks to the latest VR technology.
A Light and Sound Transit by Berlin-based artist, sound sculptor and composer Hans Peter Kuhn had transformed Neville Street in Leeds city centre, where it was installed as a temporary public artwork.
13 Feb 2024
Stunning butterfly collection is a flight for sore eyes
A colourful kaleidoscope of some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful butterflies has been carefully conserved by experts in Leeds.
The stunning array of winged insects housed at Leeds Discovery Centre includes hundreds of species from across the globe, many collected by explorers and scientists more than a century ago.
30 Jan 2024
City’s inspiring women set for Leeds Civic Hall tribute
Inspirational women who have made their mark on Leeds are set to have their names etched in history at Leeds Civic Hall.
People across the city are being asked to help decide which remarkable women from history will have their names inscribed on the walls of the building’s prestigious Council Chamber.
29 Jan 2024
Museum’s textile titan looms large over tiny twin
A tiny loom designed to give a miniature masterclass on Yorkshire’s textile prowess has been carefully conserved in the shadow of its super-sized sibling.
The scale model, less than half a metre high, recreates in astonishing detail the hulking machines manufactured by Barnsley’s Wilson and Longbottom, who made looms for factories around the world during the golden age of Yorkshire textile production.
26 Jan 2024
Gallery’s new exhibition puts cities in the frame
A new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery curated by Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid explores cities and the urban environment through the eyes of women and gender non-conforming artists.
Found Cities, Lost Objects opens at the gallery on Friday (Jan 26).
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.