Category: History

All that glitters…

We’re very privileged as a service to have a range of talented staff that work for us.  Pam Keeton, who is part of our Collections team has

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Bowling park barracks
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WWI – Bowling Park Barracks

Liz McIvor, our Curator for Social History and Technology has written this timely post for us (given that Remembrance day takes place this month) about the

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#Askacurator 2015

For the last few years Bradford Museums and Galleries have participated in the international #Askacurator day on twitter –  a rapidly growing event that encourages conversations

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Two kids at a gallery touching an old wooden cart
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Sneaky Peeks

You may have come across references to Sneaky Peeks on our other social media accounts, or perhaps you’ve picked up a leaflet about it and

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Here comes the Bride

looking at some of the spectacular wedding and party dresses that were a result of Bradford and district’s enormous textile wealth.

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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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