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Someone wearing purple gloves is holding a sword so you can see the hilt. It has a Japanese inscription and is a square cut out shape.

Samurai Swords at Leeds Discovery Centre

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Discover the fascinating history behind the Samurai Swords in our collection.
A colourful but old painting of Gawthorpe near Leeds. A crest and some descriptive writing are at the bottom of the painting, which shows a grand house amidst some fields.

The Origins of the Gascoigne Family

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Delve into the stories and myths surrounding medieval residents of Lotherton, the Gascoigne family.
a red headdress mounted on a dark blue stand. The headdress is covered in turquoise stones and looks very intricate.

Conserving a Tibetan Headdress

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A rare Tibetan headdress with gorgeous turquoise and coral stones has just been conserved for display in Himalayan Fashion by Karen Horton.

Workshops

Learning officer at Lotherton dressed as Florence Nightingale

Virtual Classroom: Meet Florence Nightingale

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Virtual classroom workshop focussing on the life and history of Florence Nightingale and exploring Victorian objects at Lotherton.
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