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Hidden Histories of Disabled Workers
Collections, Featured, Fine Art, Leeds Industrial Museum BlogsDiscover the untold histories of disabled mill workers from Leeds, and why their stories are often 'hidden'.

Growing for Colour: The Leeds Industrial Museum Gardens
Engagement, VolunteersEvery week, volunteers from the local community gather to work on and maintain the Colour Gardens at Leeds Industrial Museum.

Samson Fox and Leeds Forge: From the Banks of the Aire to the Cote d’Azure
Collections, Industrial HistoryDiscover the immense influence of Samson Fox, who made his fortune through pioneering products manufactured by Leeds Forge.

Mary Wood: Dewsbury’s Wool Queen
Collections, Industrial HistoryUncover the story of Mary Wood, Dewsbury’s Wool Queen from 1931-32, in light of the Queens of Industry exhibition.