(OLD) First World War

Views of War within ‘In Their Footsteps’at Leeds City Museum

, , , ,
In this guest blog post, Claudia Sternberg reveals why 'In Their Footsteps' is such a significant exhibition

Medal For the Somme – Centenary Commemoration

, , , , ,
As we mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Emma our Conservator reveals the medal awarded to veterans of the battle.

Conserving First World War objects

, , , , , ,
Over the past few weeks our conservation volunteers have been hard at work at Leeds Discovery Centre on some special objects for a new First World War exhibition. 

The Sternberg WW1 Postcard Collection

, , , , , ,
Several years ago, we were given a donation of 100 postcards created during WW1 by an Adel schoolmaster.