Rhyme or Reason

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

About this event

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bolling Hall Museum

The book of nursery rhymes has fallen off the shelf at Bolling Hall Museum and the characters have spilled amongst the displays.

This is an exhibition for young and old alike. Alongside the nursery rhymes which have been brought to life with the help of the displays, we are also delving into the history and possible origins of some of the rhymes. Many of the nursery rhymes that appear innocent on the surface may have deeper, darker meanings!
On your visit will you spot the mouse from Hickory Dickory Dock climbing one of the clocks? Pussy Cat Pussy Cat hiding under a chair? Or Jack jumping over a candlestick?
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Bolling Hall Museum

Address

Bowling Hall Road, Bradford, BD4 7LP

Opening times

Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 4pm

By public transport

Bolling Hall is situated on Bowling Hall Road one mile south of Bradford City Centre and is signposted with heritage ‘brown signs’ from A650 Wakefield Road.

From Bradford City Centre, the 635 bus departs from bus stops City Park A on Prince’s Way, Rawson Square H on John Street, and Little Germany Y on Vicar Lane (alight at Bowling Hall Road).

For help in planning your journey by public transport, please visit www.wymetro.com

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