Discover the fascinating history behind the Samurai Swords in our collection.
Tag: Leeds
Gentleman Jack and 19th Century Sleeves
Vanessa Jones gives context to the costumes featured in the new BBC One drama, Gentleman Jack.
Record Shops in Leeds
Discover the impressive history of record shops throughout Leeds.
We want your #LeedsThreads
We want you to send us your #LeedsThreads for next year’s shopping exhibition at Leeds City Museum.
The Origins of the Gascoigne Family
Chris Bovis navigates the largely destroyed history of the Gascoigne family.
Sculpture and Microscopic Photography
Collections and Contingency is an exhibition of sculpture and microscopic photography by Deborah Gardner, placed in and around the fascinating artefacts and specimens in our store at Leeds Discovery Centre.
Leeds Migration Stories
Discover the colourful histories behind our city’s many communities with David Harrison.
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.
The Bones of Home Education and Museums
Natalie Haigh reveals the positive impact of running workshops for home educating families.
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.
