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Silhouettes & Shapewear
Collections, Dress & Textiles, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersExplore the dos and don'ts of showing off your body in the 1800s.

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

The Origins of the Gascoigne Family
Educational partnerships, Projects & PartnershipsDelve into the stories and myths surrounding medieval residents of Lotherton, the Gascoigne family.
Workshops

All About Penguins!
Biology, Early Years, Lotherton, Wildlife WorldFind out all about penguins in this school workshop at Wildlife World for younger pupils.

Introducing Florence Nightingale and her friends
KS1, Local Leeds History, Lotherton, The VictoriansMeet the young Florence Nightingale, cousin to the Gascoigne family of Lotherton.

The First World War Hospital at Lotherton
KS2, Local Leeds History, Lotherton, WWIDiscover the local history of Lotherton as a Voluntary Aid Detachment hospital during the First World War.