Pat Bourne (he/him)
@curatorpat.bsky.social
Assistant Community Curator based at Abbey House Museum & Kirkstall Abbey (since 2014).
All views personal.
All views personal.
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"Bishop Blaize" was the the patron saint of woolcombers as he was martyred with iron wool combs. In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the boom in the British worsted and woollen industry, his feast day was widely celebrated with parades and festivals especially
November 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Bishop Blaize" was the the patron saint of woolcombers as he was martyred with iron wool combs. In the 18th and 19th centuries, during the boom in the British worsted and woollen industry, his feast day was widely celebrated with parades and festivals especially
Happy Creativity and Wellbeing Week !
We have 10 events over 4 days starting tomorrow with poetry in the Abbey and Mindfulness in the Museum, and culminating Friday with a choir in Kirkstall Abbey !
Booking advisable on some things esp. the walk
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQd3mcd/crea...
We have 10 events over 4 days starting tomorrow with poetry in the Abbey and Mindfulness in the Museum, and culminating Friday with a choir in Kirkstall Abbey !
Booking advisable on some things esp. the walk
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQd3mcd/crea...
Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2025
Creativity & Wellbeing Week 2025
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
May 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Happy Creativity and Wellbeing Week !
We have 10 events over 4 days starting tomorrow with poetry in the Abbey and Mindfulness in the Museum, and culminating Friday with a choir in Kirkstall Abbey !
Booking advisable on some things esp. the walk
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQd3mcd/crea...
We have 10 events over 4 days starting tomorrow with poetry in the Abbey and Mindfulness in the Museum, and culminating Friday with a choir in Kirkstall Abbey !
Booking advisable on some things esp. the walk
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQd3mcd/crea...
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When the IT guy takes over my computer remotely
May 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
When the IT guy takes over my computer remotely
Congrats to everyone involved in this - @leedsmuseums.bsky.social got highly commended last night in the category of temporary exhib under £80k for Living With Death. So proud of everyone. Hope a fab night was had by all.
May 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Congrats to everyone involved in this - @leedsmuseums.bsky.social got highly commended last night in the category of temporary exhib under £80k for Living With Death. So proud of everyone. Hope a fab night was had by all.
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social are nominated in the category of best exhibition under £80k for 'Living With Death' (Leeds City Museum). A huge recognition of the emotional investment by staff, partners & individuals who shared so much. Congrats to all the shortlistees, some truly inspiring projects!
The wait is over. The Museums + Heritage Awards 2025 shortlist is here! 🎉
Each year, the #MandHAwards set out to recognise the exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity across the museums and heritage sector and this year is no exception.
awards.museumsandheritage.com/2025-shortli...
Each year, the #MandHAwards set out to recognise the exceptional talent, dedication, and creativity across the museums and heritage sector and this year is no exception.
awards.museumsandheritage.com/2025-shortli...
March 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social are nominated in the category of best exhibition under £80k for 'Living With Death' (Leeds City Museum). A huge recognition of the emotional investment by staff, partners & individuals who shared so much. Congrats to all the shortlistees, some truly inspiring projects!
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News | Trust seeks to hand Scarborough’s museums back to council – charity says bringing service back into local authority is ‘best guarantee for the future’
Trust seeks to hand Scarborough’s museums back to council - Museums Association
Charity says bringing service back into local authority is ‘best guarantee for the future’
www.museumsassociation.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
News | Trust seeks to hand Scarborough’s museums back to council – charity says bringing service back into local authority is ‘best guarantee for the future’
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We're hiring a Full Time Assistant Curator
£26,500-£28,500 + 12.5% pension contribution + other benefits
Deadline: 17/03/25
Could you could support us to deliver a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, displays and publications?
henry-moore.org/jobs/#assist...
#artsjobs
£26,500-£28,500 + 12.5% pension contribution + other benefits
Deadline: 17/03/25
Could you could support us to deliver a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, displays and publications?
henry-moore.org/jobs/#assist...
#artsjobs
February 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We're hiring a Full Time Assistant Curator
£26,500-£28,500 + 12.5% pension contribution + other benefits
Deadline: 17/03/25
Could you could support us to deliver a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, displays and publications?
henry-moore.org/jobs/#assist...
#artsjobs
£26,500-£28,500 + 12.5% pension contribution + other benefits
Deadline: 17/03/25
Could you could support us to deliver a varied programme of historic and contemporary exhibitions, displays and publications?
henry-moore.org/jobs/#assist...
#artsjobs
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Analysis | The destruction of Ukraine’s cultural heritage 📝
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare.
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare.
War crimes | The destruction of Ukraine's cultural heritage - Museums Association
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare
www.museumsassociation.org
February 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Analysis | The destruction of Ukraine’s cultural heritage 📝
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare.
Three years since the full-scale Russian invasion began, the conflict has raised questions about the protection of culture in an age of modern warfare.
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The Friends of Kirkstall Abbey Park have already improved the parkland around the historic Abbey and museum by planting trees and wildflower meadows. Fancy joining them?
westleedsdispatch.com/join-the-fri...
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Join the Friends making a difference in Kirkstall Abbey Park - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Green-fingered volunteers are helping to improve the infrastructure and ecological diversity of Kirkstall Abbey Park. The Friends of Kirkstall Abbey Park have already made a real differe...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Friends of Kirkstall Abbey Park have already improved the parkland around the historic Abbey and museum by planting trees and wildflower meadows. Fancy joining them?
westleedsdispatch.com/join-the-fri...
westleedsdispatch.com/join-the-fri...
New Display alert- Abbey House Museum is hosting a display curated by Horsforth Museum which explores the contributions by the people of Horsforth to the 1939-45 war effort. Installed today, so come check it out from tomorrow.
February 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
New Display alert- Abbey House Museum is hosting a display curated by Horsforth Museum which explores the contributions by the people of Horsforth to the 1939-45 war effort. Installed today, so come check it out from tomorrow.
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Deputation urges council to reconsider 'misguided' plans to close Kirkstall's Abbey House Museum...
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Council urged to reconsider 'misguided' closure of Abbey House Museum - West Leeds Dispatch
A voluntary group supporting Leeds’ museums and heritage has called on Leeds City Council to reconsider ‘misguided’ proposals to close Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall. Members of the Friends of […]
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January 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Deputation urges council to reconsider 'misguided' plans to close Kirkstall's Abbey House Museum...
westleedsdispatch.com/council-urge...
westleedsdispatch.com/council-urge...
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In 1904, the #Bradford Exhibition in Lister Park (coinciding with the opening of Cartwright Hall) featured a Somali village.
In this BBC programme, Dr Fozia Bora talks about the village and villagers, explaining how it was both exploitative and a means of agency.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In this BBC programme, Dr Fozia Bora talks about the village and villagers, explaining how it was both exploitative and a means of agency.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Hidden Bradford - Rediscovering Bradford's Somali Village - BBC Sounds
Dr. Fozia Bora delves into the captivating story of Bradford's 1904 Somali Village
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In 1904, the #Bradford Exhibition in Lister Park (coinciding with the opening of Cartwright Hall) featured a Somali village.
In this BBC programme, Dr Fozia Bora talks about the village and villagers, explaining how it was both exploitative and a means of agency.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In this BBC programme, Dr Fozia Bora talks about the village and villagers, explaining how it was both exploitative and a means of agency.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today the deinstall of #LivingWithDeath began at LeedsCityMuseum (in a remarkably snow free city centre!) It was a privilege to have worked with so many collaborators. A huge thanks to those who gave time and expertise, and shared personal stories and items. Sad to see it go.
January 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today the deinstall of #LivingWithDeath began at LeedsCityMuseum (in a remarkably snow free city centre!) It was a privilege to have worked with so many collaborators. A huge thanks to those who gave time and expertise, and shared personal stories and items. Sad to see it go.
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Thanks again to @inkylinkyliz.bsky.social for creating such delicious-looking fake sweets for last year's Abbey House #Museum exhibition. Glad to be able to reuse them in the Victorian streets. @leedsmuseums.bsky.social New exhibition opens 25 January so watch this space.
January 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thanks again to @inkylinkyliz.bsky.social for creating such delicious-looking fake sweets for last year's Abbey House #Museum exhibition. Glad to be able to reuse them in the Victorian streets. @leedsmuseums.bsky.social New exhibition opens 25 January so watch this space.
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If you're interested in inclusive heritage practice, then come along to the next Yorkshire Accessible Network meet up on Thurs 16 Jan 2025, 9:30-11. We have case studies from the three Yorkshire-based shortlisted museums for Kids in Museums Best Accessible Museum.
Booking: forms.gle/ammmJeWaBPMq...
Booking: forms.gle/ammmJeWaBPMq...
Yorkshire Accessible Museums Network (16 January 2025)
Yorkshire Accessible Museums Network (YAMN) is a group of museum professionals who want to make spaces, places and programmes more inclusive and accessible. We meet three or four times a year to explo...
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January 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you're interested in inclusive heritage practice, then come along to the next Yorkshire Accessible Network meet up on Thurs 16 Jan 2025, 9:30-11. We have case studies from the three Yorkshire-based shortlisted museums for Kids in Museums Best Accessible Museum.
Booking: forms.gle/ammmJeWaBPMq...
Booking: forms.gle/ammmJeWaBPMq...
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Stunning Burmantofts ceramics on display at Abbey House Museum, currently at risk of closure. The consultation is still open - have your say here: surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/UZ1NOE/
January 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Stunning Burmantofts ceramics on display at Abbey House Museum, currently at risk of closure. The consultation is still open - have your say here: surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/UZ1NOE/
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Recent study shows "any cuts to arts funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk with individual and societal economic ramifications".
📰 'Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds' - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
📰 'Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds' - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Recent study shows "any cuts to arts funding or provision have to be considered a public health risk with individual and societal economic ramifications".
📰 'Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds' - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
📰 'Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds' - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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It's nippy outside, so why not stay in, have a cup of tea and spend five minutes with Tom Harper in a Victorian December tale?
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A Tom Harper December Tale
For today, a little sidestep from Annabelle to her husband Tom. He finally found the woman at half-past five on a cold December evening. She was sitting on the pavement, knees clasped against her c…
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December 19, 2024 at 7:58 AM
It's nippy outside, so why not stay in, have a cup of tea and spend five minutes with Tom Harper in a Victorian December tale?
chrisnickson.co.uk/2024/12/19/a...
chrisnickson.co.uk/2024/12/19/a...
A privilege to get a 1st glimpse at the On The Pitch, Off The Pitch exhibition today with the community team at Leeds City Museum. Well done to colleagues Lizzie, Sam and
Catherine for a superb job in celebrating underrepresented sporting groups in Leeds. Go see it! @leedsmuseums.bsky.social
Catherine for a superb job in celebrating underrepresented sporting groups in Leeds. Go see it! @leedsmuseums.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM
A privilege to get a 1st glimpse at the On The Pitch, Off The Pitch exhibition today with the community team at Leeds City Museum. Well done to colleagues Lizzie, Sam and
Catherine for a superb job in celebrating underrepresented sporting groups in Leeds. Go see it! @leedsmuseums.bsky.social
Catherine for a superb job in celebrating underrepresented sporting groups in Leeds. Go see it! @leedsmuseums.bsky.social
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Here are some offally good #mincepie recipes from 1758 courtesy of Elizabeth Moxon of #Leeds. Try calf's foot or tripe. Merry #Christmas!
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social @tripeuk.bsky.social @shcg.bsky.social
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social @tripeuk.bsky.social @shcg.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Here are some offally good #mincepie recipes from 1758 courtesy of Elizabeth Moxon of #Leeds. Try calf's foot or tripe. Merry #Christmas!
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social @tripeuk.bsky.social @shcg.bsky.social
@leedsmuseums.bsky.social @tripeuk.bsky.social @shcg.bsky.social
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As promised here is the link to the consultation on the future of @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House #Museum which is threatened with closure to save £160,000. Please do respond if you can:
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQoMAtw/abbe...
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQoMAtw/abbe...
Abbey House Museum Consultation
Abbey House Museum Consultation
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
December 12, 2024 at 6:25 PM
As promised here is the link to the consultation on the future of @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House #Museum which is threatened with closure to save £160,000. Please do respond if you can:
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQoMAtw/abbe...
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQoMAtw/abbe...
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Off to give a #Christmas talk in #Leeds this morning so time to share my favourite photo of a 1946 children's Xmas party gatecrashed by monster fruit!
December 14, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Off to give a #Christmas talk in #Leeds this morning so time to share my favourite photo of a 1946 children's Xmas party gatecrashed by monster fruit!
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This is the season for pantomime. Productions tend to run for a very limited season but Francis Laidler, the "King of Pantomime's" 1944 production of Humpty Dumpty at Leeds Theatre Royal ran for a record breaking twenty-two weeks! The longest pantomime run for a century. Image: Leeds Libraries
December 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM
This is the season for pantomime. Productions tend to run for a very limited season but Francis Laidler, the "King of Pantomime's" 1944 production of Humpty Dumpty at Leeds Theatre Royal ran for a record breaking twenty-two weeks! The longest pantomime run for a century. Image: Leeds Libraries
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Our youth panel at #LeedsIndustrialMuseum made this beautiful panel on our flood wall. Their nature photography now a permanent part of our site.
#SEND #CareersForAll
#SEND #CareersForAll
December 6, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Our youth panel at #LeedsIndustrialMuseum made this beautiful panel on our flood wall. Their nature photography now a permanent part of our site.
#SEND #CareersForAll
#SEND #CareersForAll
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Fancy collecting the set for the holidays?
December 5, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Fancy collecting the set for the holidays?