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Another slide contains a mote of dust from the infamous Krakatoa volcanic eruption of 1883, one of the most destructive events of its kind in recorded history, which was so loud it was heard more than 1,900 miles away. The miniscule speck itself landed on the deck of a ship called the Arabella, which was sailing 1,000 miles to the west of the Indonesian island.

A crumb of bread entombed thousands of years ago alongside an ancient Egyptian’s mummified remains has been discovered amongst an astonishing collection of microscopic treasures in Leeds. Believed to be up to 3,000 years old, records show the tiny morsel was originally unearthed in Thebes, the site of some of the most famous and spectacular archaeological finds of the last century.

A new report has highlighted the extensive work in Leeds to recruit and support foster carers. Stock image: Adobe

A new report has highlighted the extensive work in Leeds to recruit and support foster carers. Stock Image: Adobe

External photo of the current Assisted Living Leeds base at Clarence Road

Laura Irwin, Leeds City Museum's curator of exhibitions, steps inside one of the giant storybooks on display as part of the museum's new Miffy exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Laura Irwin, Leeds City Museum's curator of exhibitions, steps inside one of the giant storybooks on display as part of the museum's new Miffy exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Alice Macpherson, Leeds Museum's and Galleries' audience development associate, steps inside Miffy's world in Leeds City Museum's new exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Alice Macpherson, Leeds Museum's and Galleries' audience development associate, steps inside Miffy's world in Leeds City Museum's new exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Alice Macpherson, Leeds Museum's and Galleries' audience development associate, steps inside Miffy's world in Leeds City Museum's new exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Laura Irwin, Leeds City Museum's curator of exhibitions, with objects on display as part of the museum's new Miffy exhibition. From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70th anniversary with a new exhibition.