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Enchanting exhibition invites visitors into the world of storybooks: PXL 20250123 111432662

27 Jan 2025

Enchanting exhibition invites visitors into the world of storybooks

Cherished childhood stories are being retold to visitors thanks to a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds.

The Story Time exhibition at Abbey House Museum features a huge variety of historic books and games, each exploring the magical world of children’s stories.

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Sweet dreams as museum displays allsorts of classic confectionery: image00011-3

22 Jan 2024

Sweet dreams as museum displays allsorts of classic confectionery

A collection of classic confectionery has added a timeless touch of sweetness to a new exhibition in Leeds.

Vintage Yorkshire sweet jars, chocolates and toffee tins are among the objects on show in Abbey House Museum’s The Power of Persuasion, which explores the stories and strategies behind some of history’s most iconic brands.

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Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders: LEEDM.E.2011.11.51

02 Jan 2024

Brand new exhibition will lift the lid on history’s rogue traders

Suspect sales tactics employed by crafty companies through history will be exposed in a new exhibition exploring the evolution of advertising.

The Power of Persuasion will cast a critical eye over the spurious claims made by firms of the past, which occasionally landed them in hot water and helped set the strict standards for advertising today.

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