
Cotton’s common threads entwined in hall’s new exhibition
Lotherton, NewsThe fascinating story of cotton and its impact on different cultures and communities in India and Europe is explored in a new exhibition at Lotherton.

Historic Leeds cemetery discovery unearths secrets of ancient Britain
Lotherton, NewsAn ancient lead coffin has been unearthed in a 1,600-year-old Leeds cemetery and could unlock the secrets of a significant period in British history.

Global award put Leeds learning project top of the class
Lotherton, NewsMuseums in Leeds have scooped a top international award for an innovative project to bring history to life in classrooms across the city.

Starman super fan helps museum celebrate Bowie’s golden years
Leeds City Museum, NewsA one-of-kind collection of memorabilia charting the glittering career of David Bowie has gone on display in Leeds, 50 years after the legendary Starman dazzled the city.

Poppy Wingate: Temple Newsam’s Golfing Pioneer
Featured, Social History, Temple NewsamPoppy Wingate was England’s first professional woman golfer, and she began her career right here at Temple Newsam.

The Greener Museum: A Case Study For Sustainably Redisplaying A Museum Gallery
Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Natural ScienceCurator Clare Brown explains how we tried to make the Life On Earth gallery as planet-friendly as possible.