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Cottingley Fairies

‘Do you believe in fairies?’  IN this blog, Heather Millard, our Social History curator describes the research she’s been doing into the Cottingley Fairies…. If

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Curatorial Intern – Gemma

Our latest blog has been written by Gemma Bailey,  who is a our Curatorial Intern for Social History and Technology.  She writes: As a recent post-graduate

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Hockney Gallery Blog

This week’s blog has been written by Jill Iredale, our Curator of Fine Arts. It’s the first in a series focussing on the up-coming Hockney

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Trams

Our Curator of Technology, Liz McIvor agreed to write this week’s blog. She writes: What’s the difference between a tram and a trolleybus? Both forms

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A Merry Busby Christmas

Many people in Bradford have fond memories of Busby’s Department store, especially the Christmas grotto.  As we’re heading into the festive season it seemed fitting

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Khadijah Ali reflects on her journey from volunteering to being appointed as a Lead Museum Young Ambassador.
Our museums are continually evolving as new research, perspectives and community voice deepen our understanding of the past.
Being a part of the “Portrait of Us” Exhibition truly allowed me to tap into a part of myself I hadn't given the chance to grow...