Posts

A Tale of Teazles
Collections, Featured, Industrial History, VolunteersVolunteer Rob teases out the fascinating history of teazles and their importance to many industries in our latest blog.

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.

Inside the Colour Garden at Leeds Industrial Museum
Community, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersThe Colour Garden at Leeds Industrial Museum helps volunteers to improve their own wellbeing by improving outdoor spaces. Catch up on how the garden's looking in this wholesome read by Chris Sharp.

Third Class to Pandharpur
Collections, Featured, Industrial HistoryCurator John McGoldrick tells the story of an unhappy traveller on the Basri Light Railway in India, on a pilgrimage in the 1930s. Find out how Leeds Forge Company was to blame...
Events

Any Work that Wanted Doing
All, ExhibitionsA new display bringing together disabled people’s voices, highlighting their contributions to history and contemporary culture.

Engineery
All, ExhibitionsA new exhibition opening on 27 October, celebrating the life and legacy of John Smeaton and civil engineering in its many forms.