Industrial History

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Leeds During WW2

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Discover the story of Leeds during the Second World War, in our latest blog by Chloe Fowler.
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Let’s Talk About Segs

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Find out why the soles of your shoes owe their longevity to a factory in Armley, in our latest industrial history blog.
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Third Class to Pandharpur

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Curator John McGoldrick tells the story of an unhappy traveller on the Basri Light Railway in India, on a pilgrimage in the 1930s. Find out how Leeds Forge Company was to blame...

Samson Fox and Leeds Forge: From the Banks of the Aire to the Cote d’Azure

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Discover the immense influence of Samson Fox, who made his fortune through pioneering products manufactured by Leeds Forge.

Mary Wood: Dewsbury’s Wool Queen

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Uncover the story of Mary Wood, Dewsbury’s Wool Queen from 1931-32, in light of the Queens of Industry exhibition.