Leeds Industrial Museum Blogs

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Historic find of Edwardian Log Book uncovers Tragic Accidents

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An Edwardian accident book detailing the harrowing injuries and tragic deaths suffered by workers who toiled in one of the world’s largest textile mills has been discovered in our very own Leeds Industrial Museum. The fascinating trove…
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Hidden Histories of Disabled Workers

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Discover the untold histories of disabled mill workers from Leeds, and why their stories are often 'hidden'.