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Thwaite Watermill at 30
Featured, Industrial HistoryThwaite Watermill is of the last examples of a working water-powered mill in Britain, and 2020 marks 30 years since it became a museum. Visitor assistant Chloe Fowler shares it's fascinating history.

Bai Bureh and Sierra Leone
Collections, Featured, Industrial HistoryJohn McGoldrick tells the inspiring story of Bai Bureh, the Sierra Leone chief and military leader who led the revolt against colonial taxation.

Follow the Money! Acknowledging Colonialism in Leeds Industry
Collections, Industrial HistoryIndustrial history is steeped in colonialism, which is too often brushed over in museum collections. Curator John McGoldrick says it's time museums account for where and how our industries have flourished.

Leeds During WW2
Collections, Industrial HistoryDiscover the story of Leeds during the Second World War, in our latest blog by Chloe Fowler.

Let’s Talk About Segs
Collections, Industrial HistoryFind out why the soles of your shoes owe their longevity to a factory in Armley, in our latest industrial history blog.
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School Holidays: Summer Nature Project
All, Events, School HolidayBring nature back to our urban landscape with nature themed crafts and meet insects from the Leeds collection during the summer school holidays.