
Combat Boots in British Subculture
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedDelve into the history of combat boots, which in the last 60 years have been adopted by a wide range of social groups trying to create an image of power.

Sensory Stories in a Virtual World
Engagement, Featured, LearningDuring lockdown, our learning team at Leeds City Museum ran weekly virtual Sensory Storytime workshops to stay connected with families.

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.

Preserving our Plastic Shoes
Collections, Dress & Textiles, FeaturedSome of our shoes containing plastic are starting to mould or disintegrate. Find out why, and how we plan to preserve them.

Hidden Histories of Disabled Workers
Collections, Featured, Fine ArtDiscover the untold histories of disabled mill workers from Leeds, and why their stories are often 'hidden'.

The Temple Newsam Picture Gallery Suite: under the microscope
Collections, Featured, Fine ArtDelve deeper into the furniture on display in the Picture Gallery at Temple Newsam, using microscopic technology.