Diary of a Victorian Teenager
Collections, Engagement, Featured, Lotherton, Lotherton Blogs, Lotherton Podcasts, Social HistoryHave you ever watched a period drama and wondered what was really going on in the minds of teenagers at that time?
Steph and Kath open the amazing Lotherton archives to share some of the secrets hidden inside, and explore what life was like…
What can a dress tell us? A look at cotton and the cotton industry
Collections, Dress & Textiles, Featured, Lotherton BlogsDiscover what this cotton dress can tell us about the history of the cotton industry and how people's attitudes towards fashion have changed over the last 200 years.
Decolonising our Life On Earth Gallery
Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Leeds City Museum BlogsFind out how we've become more open about the colonial history of some of our collection through refreshing the Life On Earth gallery at Leeds City Museum.
Troubling Tales at Temple Newsam: Venetian Wall Brackets
Collections, Featured, Temple Newsam BlogsThe fourth blog post in a series exploring objects from Temple Newsam portraying black figures and looking to include them in the narrative.
Young Fashion Curators Needed!
Collections, Lotherton Blogs, Lotherton NewsLotherton is looking for young volunteers interested in fashion to help curate part of an exhibition all about children’s clothing.
Powerchairs in Sport
Collections, Leeds Discovery Centre BlogsA blog post exploring the history of power wheelchairs and how they can help people with disabilities to take part in sport.