Tag: Bal Blanc

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Blog: Life’s a ball

In 1884 Cliffe Castle’s owner Henry Isaac Butterfield held a grand ball at his home. The event was described in several newspapers at the time. Guests were expected to wear white at the event. It was described in the French style as a Bal Blanc.

31 December 2011 1 Comment

News and Blogs from Bradford District Museums & Galleries

Bradford Industrial Museum

Heather Millard
October 20, 2025

Blog: British Wool in Bradford

British Wool is a non-profit farmer run organisation that collects, grades, promotes and sells wool produced in the UK.

Bradford District Museum & Galleries

Heather Millard
October 6, 2025

John Greenhough of Africa: Some Yorkshire Connections to a Congo Mission

A blog written about an interesting local (and not-so-local) story about three Victorian photographs taken in England of people of African heritage.

Cliffe Castle Museum

Heather Millard
September 15, 2025

Blog: Ukiyo-e (Japanese Wood Prints)

Exploring the next exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum