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‘Spring’ by Samar Shahdad
Today’s blog has been written by Samar Shahdad, an exiled Iranian poet and a researcher whose work explores the themes associated with exile such as language, identity, and belonging. Samar holds… read more about ‘Spring’ by Samar Shahdad
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Empress Eugenie- a centenary recollection
Ian, our ‘Butterfield’ Volunteer spent much of 2020 researching some of the background to the history of the Butterfields, in order to add context to the stories that we were… read more about Empress Eugenie- a centenary recollection
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Tokens of Affection
In today’s blog, Assistant Curator, Kirsty Young, delves into our collection for this Valentine’s Day inspired blog, tracking the evolution of love and relationships from wooing to marriage using items… read more about Tokens of Affection
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The ‘Meg’, the huge toothy shark
Today’s blog is has been written by Dr Gearóid Mac a’ Ghobhainn, Collections Curator at Bradford Museums & Art Galleries, on the subject of the ‘Meg’ – the largest known… read more about The ‘Meg’, the huge toothy shark
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Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums – a blog by the chair
Today’s blog is has been written by Christine Halsall, the chair of the Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums She agreed to share with us a little bit about… read more about Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums – a blog by the chair
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Being Young in Bradford – Abby
Continuing with our series of blogs and extracts focusing on the experiences of ‘Being Young in Bradford’. This week’s memories are being shared by Abby. He writes: I… read more about Being Young in Bradford – Abby
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Bradford Christmas Waits
Bradford Christmas Waits As the festive period is in full swing, one of our Assistant Curators of Collections, Dr Lauren Padgett, has been looking into a lesser-known bygone Christmas tradition… read more about Bradford Christmas Waits
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A rediscovered Butterfield Christmas Gift
Although Ian, our ‘Butterfield’ Volunteer has been unable to come in to continue his transcription of the letter we hold, he’s been busy doing some background research to give context… read more about A rediscovered Butterfield Christmas Gift
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Being Young in Bradford: Ian Beesley
Ian Beesley’s a familar name in these parts, as he’s worked with us on many occasions and on many different projects. However he’s also a Bradford lad, and agreed to… read more about Being Young in Bradford: Ian Beesley
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Being Young in Bradford: Antony
It’s a bumper fortnight – with two ‘Being Young In Bradford’ related blogs – of which this is the second, written by Anthony. Just like the other blogs, We’ve also… read more about Being Young in Bradford: Antony