One of the things many visitors comment on when they visit Cliffe Castle is the spectacular stained glass window. Daru Rooke, Museums Manager North agreed
Our Curator of Natural Sciences, Dr Gerard McGowan has been working on a rather intriguing digitisation project with some volunteers
Working in museums can be a bit like becoming a detective. We do research to find out what’s happened
looking at some of the spectacular wedding and party dresses that were a result of Bradford and district’s enormous textile wealth.
Have you spotted the recent addition to the Small Drawing Room at Cliffe Castle?
You may not immediately spot the newest addition to Cliffe Castle’s rich and fascinating collections, but it’s taken two craftspeople many hours to create. Strange as it might sound, however, they would be very pleased to know their work is so easily overlooked.
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.
