Category: History

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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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a selection of folklore books
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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

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cliffe castle 12 Square
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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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Big Game

Dr Gerard McGowan, Curator of Natural Sciences has written this latest blog on the subject of a rather interesting collection.  He writes: As the Curator of

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Black History Month 2016

For Black History Month, our Social and Industrial History Curator, Liz McIvor wrote the following  blog, exploring the ideas behind Black History Month, and the

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Descendants of the Bolling family travelled from across the United States to reconnect with their Bradford roots during a special visit to their ancestral home, Bolling Hall.
Our Young Ambassadors have been getting creative and going behind the scenes, from leading a community tapestry workshop to exploring Bradford Museums' collections.
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.
A rare Ellis-Briggs bicycle with a rich history of journeys across Britain and Europe has joined Bradford District Museums & Galleries’ collection.
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