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Working in museums can be a bit like becoming a detective. We do research to find out what’s happened
20 July 2015
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Working in museums can be a bit like becoming a detective. We do research to find out what’s happened
Last month saw the return to Cliffe Castle of another key piece of artwork from the collection of Henry Isaac Butterfield, installed now in the the
Have you spotted the recent addition to the Small Drawing Room at Cliffe Castle?
You may not immediately spot the newest addition to Cliffe Castle’s rich and fascinating collections, but it’s taken two craftspeople many hours to create. Strange as it might sound, however, they would be very pleased to know their work is so easily overlooked.
In 1884 Cliffe Castle’s owner Henry Isaac Butterfield held a grand ball at his home. The event was described in several newspapers at the time. Guests were expected to wear white at the event. It was described in the French style as a Bal Blanc.