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Blog: From The Castle

All friends and fans of Cliffe Castle will be aware that the building is now closed to undergo an exciting project of major refurbishment. We

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Blog: Life’s a ball

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.

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Did you know Cliffe Castle houses over 60,000 herbarium specimens?
Here in Bradford, we have some significant Morris connections to explore.
For Women's History Month a brief overview of some of the women in the Butterfield Family.
Dr Lauren Padgett, shines a light on one of the most superstitious objects in our collection..
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