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The best Zoo in Leeds? A Day at Wildlife World at Lotherton
Collections, Featured, Lotherton, Lotherton Blogs, Lotherton News, Natural ScienceIf you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure filled with fascinating animals and beautiful surroundings, look no further than Leeds Wildlife World at Lotherton, top Leeds Zoo attraction. Nestled in the picturesque countryside of North…
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The Greener Museum: A Case Study For Sustainably Redisplaying A Museum Gallery
Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Leeds City Museum Blogs, Natural ScienceCurator Clare Brown explains how we tried to make the Life On Earth gallery as planet-friendly as possible.
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The Greener Museum: A Case Study for Environmental Messaging in Museums
Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Natural ScienceCurator Clare Brown talks through new approaches to climate change messaging in the revamped Life On Earth Gallery.
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Rooted in History: Zea Mays
Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural ScienceCorn is more than just a food. Discover its many uses and fascinating history, explored through the herbarium specimens in the Leeds collection.
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Rooted in History
Collections, Featured, Natural ScienceLeeds is home to thousands of dried plant specimens. Discover the fascinating history of the collection, which is the focus of an exciting new project.
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The Tiger Who Came to Leeds
Collections, Colonial Histories, Featured, Natural ScienceThe tiger on display at Leeds City Museum is one of our most well-known and popular objects. Curator Clare explores its troublesome origins, and how it came to be in our collection.