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Captain James Walker Foreman
Collections, Engagement, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Legacy project: Commemorating WW1 2015-2018, Social History, Work experienceLeeds-born Captain James Walker Foreman flew 637 hours on the front line in World War One, and survived a bullet wound from below.

Skating in Edwardian Leeds
Abbey House Museum, Featured, Leeds City Museum, Projects & Partnerships, Social HistoryIn 1909, there were 5 skating rinks in Leeds. Using historic maps, Catherine Robins has found out exactly where they were and what became of the buildings after they closed.

Samurai Swords at Leeds Discovery Centre
Collections, World CulturesDiscover the fascinating history behind the Samurai Swords in our collection.

Gentleman Jack and 19th Century Sleeves
Collections, Dress & TextilesVanessa Jones gives context to the costumes featured in the new BBC One drama, Gentleman Jack.

Record Shops in Leeds
Collections, Engagement, Social History, Work experienceDiscover the impressive history of record shops throughout Leeds.

We want your #LeedsThreads
Collections, Dress & TextilesWe want you to send us your #LeedsThreads for next year's shopping exhibition at Leeds City Museum.