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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.
Events

Dobby Loom Demonstration
All, EventsLoom weaving demonstrations in the Living With Machines exhibition by Agnis Smallwood, a local weaver and educator.

Song: The Future
All, EventsEnjoy an interactive digital performance during your trip to the museum which shares stories on the commonality of the UK-China creative industries.

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.