Author Archives: danwilloughby

Cliffe Castle Blog

Posted on March 14, 2013 by danwilloughby

Work at Cliffe Castle continues to progress and it’s great to see the building starting to change as new lights begin to go on in the ground floor galleries. March has seen the restoration and installation of three fabulous Victorian … Continue reading →

Posted in Cliffe Castle, Collections, History | Leave a comment

Danish Christmas at the Manor House

Posted on January 11, 2013 by danwilloughby

Written by Lauren Padgett – Museum Assistant Every year the Friends of the Manor House take on the responsibility and mammoth task of decorating the museum. Each year has a new, exciting theme. This year a Danish theme was chosen. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Manor House | Leave a comment

Kids in Museums – Ashlands Primary at the Manor House

Posted on January 4, 2013 by danwilloughby

On 23 November Year 3 pupils from Ashlands Primary School, Ilkley took part in National ‘Kids in Museums Take Over Day’ at the Manor House, Ilkley. Pupils greeted visitors, answered the phone, dealt with enquiries, stocked the shop, formulated tours … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Manor House | Leave a comment

Bolling Hall

Posted on December 13, 2012 by danwilloughby

If you’ve been for a visit to Bolling Hall recently, you may have noticed that some of the furniture appears to have sprouted strange white covers… Bolling Hall is undergoing some major maintenance work at the moment, during which time we’re also taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bolling Hall, Collections, History | Leave a comment

A Volunteer’s View

Posted on August 28, 2012 by danwilloughby

Written by Phil Heritage The first time I visited Bradford Industrial Museum was during its annual Victorian Christmas market in 2011. At seeing all the varied galleries, interesting objects and enthusiastic staff dressed in Victorian attire, I knew this was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradford Industrial Museum, Education, History | Leave a comment

Blog from the Castle II

Posted on August 14, 2012 by danwilloughby

Here at Cliffe Castle our major refurbishment is now in full swing. The fact that work has begun is fantastic but we now have to be extra vigilant to make sure that all of the collections are safely looked after. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cliffe Castle | Leave a comment

Christopher Pratt & Sons Exhibition

Posted on April 30, 2012 by danwilloughby

Preparation is underway here at Bradford Industrial Museum for the Christopher Pratt and Sons exhibition (8 December 2012 – 7 April 2013). The company may be familiar to you. Pratts have fitted and furnished Bradford homes, businesses and buildings from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bradford Industrial Museum, Exhibitions | Leave a comment

Blog From The Castle

Posted on April 20, 2012 by danwilloughby

All friends and fans of Cliffe Castle will be aware that the building is now closed to undergo an exciting project of major refurbishment. We will keep you updated with how things are developing. We are now at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Cliffe Castle, Collections | 5 Comments

Life’s a ball

Posted on December 31, 2011 by danwilloughby

In 1884 Cliffe Castle’s owner Henry Isaac Butterfield held a grand ball at his home. The event was described in several newspapers at the time. Guests were expected to wear white at the event. It was described in the French … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

A stitch in time

Posted on December 27, 2011 by danwilloughby

Don’t adjust your screens – this particular embroidery is multicoloured although we describe it as Blackwork. It is called Blackwork because traditionally a black thread was used to sew these designs. It is a type of counted embroidery sewn on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment