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Sew What?
We're all starting to ask more questions about fashion. Where do our clothes come from? How environmentally sustainable are they? Should we be making more and buying less? These questions aren't just relevant to modern society. The history of garment making is deeply intertwined with British culture, both rural and urban. In Sew What, we'll […]
Find out more »Our Green Stories Gallery Trail
Follow our gallery trail to delve into environmental issues past and present Our Green Stories is a Museums Partnership Reading campaign exploring climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity loss through collections. Pick up a free copy of the trail at reception, and use our galleries to help you consider ways we can all care for the […]
Find out more »Together Stronger
A collaborative artwork by young people whose parents live with early-onset dementia.
Find out more »Labour of Love
Over one third of England’s moorland is ‘common land’ – managed and cared for by many farmers and organisations and accessed by millions. These upland commons are crucial for England’s rural cultures and natural ecosystems, yet are often poorly understood. What does it take to care well for them? How might farming and nature recovery […]
Find out more »Autumn Family Activity Packs
Autumn inspired things to do at the museum, outdoors and at home For age 5+, choose from one of 3 Autumn Activity Packs (£3 each): Conker craft, Little Mouse story, a recipe and little mouse colouring sheet. Clay craft, outdoor bingo and word-search Cosy silhouette craft, recipe and little mouse colouring sheet For under 5s […]
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