The second in our 1891 Fancy Dress Ball series, this time on the life of Wilfred Nicholson who attended dressed as Mephistopheles.
Samson Fox and Leeds Forge: From the Banks of the Aire to the Cote d’Azure
Discover the immense influence of Samson Fox, who made his fortune through pioneering products manufactured by Leeds Forge.
Conserving a Tibetan Headdress
A rare Tibetan headdress with gorgeous turquoise and coral stones has just been conserved for display in Himalayan Fashion by Karen Horton.
Leeds Infirmary and the 1868 National Exhibition
In May 1968 the Leeds Infirmary (now the Leeds General Infirmary) opened its doors at its current location on Great George Street. However, its first visitors were not in need of medical attention but art lovers.
The Children of the 1891 Fancy Dress Ball: The Scarborough Loe’s
The first in a series exploring the children who attended the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball at Leeds Town Hall in 1891.
The Bomb that Struck Leeds City Museum, 1941
On 15 March 1941, Leeds City Museum – as it stood in it’s original spot on Park Row – was struck by a bomb.
Alicia Walton and the Role of the 19th Century Superintendent of Nurses
While looking for objects associated with Leeds General Infirmary, Rebecca Fallas was drawn to a picture of this kindly looking but clearly formidable woman.
The Bones of Home Education and Museums
Natalie Haigh reveals the positive impact of running workshops for home educating families.
Chimney Sweep Portraits in the Social History Collection
Explore the portraits in our ‘Sweepiana’ collection of items relating to chimney sweeps with Leila Prescott.
Mary Wood: Dewsbury’s Wool Queen
Uncover the story of Mary Wood, Dewsbury’s Wool Queen from 1931-32, in light of the Queens of Industry exhibition.
Sandford Awards for Heritage Education
Leeds City Museum, Temple Newsam House, Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey all gained the 5 year Sandford Award for Heritage Education.
Our New Primary School Membership scheme
It’s here! Find out everything you need to know about the three levels of membership.
