Category: Folklore

Blog

Blog: The Lambert Spell Book

Dr Lauren Padgett, shines a light on one of the most superstitious objects in our collection..

2 February 2026 3 Comments

Collections

“Bless the” “I’le crosse the”: Medieval and Early Modern Superstitions, and the Bradford Witch

One of our Assistant Curators, Dr Lauren Padgett, has recently installed a display which showcases some objects in Bradford Museums’ collections that relate to Medieval

27 October 2021 2 Comments

Blog

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

19 June 2017 2 Comments

Blog

May Day

No, it’s not a plea for help, but rather the subject of this week’s blog. If you’re visiting Cliffe Castle this week (or, indeed youvisited

1 May 2017 No Comments

News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Cliffe Castle Museum

October 8, 2026

From Tiny Tapestries to Museum Collections: Young Ambassadors in Action

Our Young Ambassadors have been getting creative and going behind the scenes, from leading a community tapestry workshop to exploring Bradford Museums' collections.

Bradford Industrial Museum

September 15, 2026

Bradford Museums & Galleries Service wins prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning

Bradford Museums & Galleries has received the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning 2026, recognising the outstanding quality of its educational programmes and learning experiences for children and young people.

Bradford Industrial Museum

Heritage Craft Room

September 3, 2026

Rare Ellis-Briggs bicycle joins Bradford District Museums & Galleries collection

A rare Ellis-Briggs bicycle with a rich history of journeys across Britain and Europe has joined Bradford District Museums & Galleries’ collection.

Cliffe Castle Museum

July 28, 2026

Share Your Sporting Stories at Cliffe Castle Heritage Open Day

Sports clubs, community groups and local history enthusiasts are invited to help bring Keighley's sporting heritage to life at Cliffe Castle Museum's Heritage Open Day on Sunday 13 September 2026. The museum is seeking displays, talks, activities and stories celebrating the sports and pastimes that have shaped local life through the years.