Category: Music

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Being Young in Bradford

Being Young in Bradford – Abby

Continuing with our series of blogs and extracts focusing on the experiences of ‘Being Young in Bradford’. This week’s memories are being shared by Abby.

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Bradford Christmas Waits

Bradford Christmas Waits As the festive period is in full swing, one of our Assistant Curators of Collections, Dr Lauren Padgett, has been looking into

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Being Young in Bradford

Being Young in Bradford: Antony

It’s a bumper fortnight –  with two ‘Being Young In Bradford’ related blogs – of which this is the second, written by Anthony. Just like

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Being Young in Bradford

Being Young in Bradford: Val

Our blogs written to accompany the ‘Being Young in Bradford’ exhibition are proving popular –  and we’re very pleased to be able to introduce another

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News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

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.
Maleeha Amin has seen first hand how museums can bring people together through inclusion, creativity and representation. From exploring the role of Makaton in making cultural spaces more accessible, to volunteering with local communities and celebrating South Asian artists' voices at Cartwright Hall, she reflects on the small changes and meaningful conversations that help make Bradford's heritage spaces welcoming for everyone.
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.