@WFMuseums

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 Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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This account is archived and will no longer be monitored. You can find us: - On FB WakefieldMuseum - On Insta WakefieldMuseums - On bsky WakefieldMuseums And sign up to our newsletter bit.ly/WMandCNewsletter We hope to see you there 👋
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Art 4 All@Art4All_Yorks12 Jan 2025
Just of few images of scarves painted in yesterday’s Museum Meetup at @WFMuseums!
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Pontefract Castle@PonteCastle9 Jan 2025
Check out this incredible piece by @ThatShakespeare! 🏰🎨 Cassidy has masterfully recreated Alexander Keirincx's 1640 painting of the castle. We're in awe! You can find out more about the history of Pontefract Castle in our interactive painting bit.ly/PCInteractivePainting
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@ThatShakespeare29 Dec 2024
Well, it’s coming along. Needs details. But I want to let this layer dry first. If I get brave enough, I’ll add some tiny people. @PonteCastle #PontefractCastle #AmPainting
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Wakefield Libraries@WFlibraries5 Jan 2025
Join us for a fascinating talk on telling stories to young children. Open to any teacher of EYFS living or working in Wakefield District! - 15 January - 4pm-6pm - Wakefield Library For more information and to book your place, visit: tradedservices.wakefield.gov… #OurYear2024
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Please note: this account will not be monitored from now until Friday 3 January 2025. Our social media elves are taking a break! For opening hours and visitor info, head to wakefield.gov.uk/museums-and…
A smartly dressed older gentleman taking a nap, with his flat cap covering his eyes. The photograph was taken in the 1940s or 1950s by Jack Hulme.

ALT A smartly dressed older gentleman taking a nap, with his flat cap covering his eyes. The photograph was taken in the 1940s or 1950s by Jack Hulme.

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HistoryandHeritageYorkshire@GenealogyBeech18 Dec 2024
Do you still post Christmas cards? The earliest dateable posting 'slot' is from 1809 when it was installed in the wall at Wakefield Post Office on the corner of Wood Street and Cross Street. It is now in the possession of @WFMuseums This was years before the first post boxes.
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OurYear2024@OurYear202416 Dec 2024
Families had a lovely time meeting Pontefract Museum's special sweet Santa in his liquorice grotto as part of the Museum's festivities! 📸 Nick Singleton #OurYear2024 #Pontefract @WFMuseums
Liquorice Santa with children at Pontefract Museum

ALT Liquorice Santa with children at Pontefract Museum

A family doing crafts at Pontefract Museum

ALT A family doing crafts at Pontefract Museum

Liquorice Santa with a child at Pontefract Museum

ALT Liquorice Santa with a child at Pontefract Museum

Liquorice themed decorations at Pontefract Museum

ALT Liquorice themed decorations at Pontefract Museum

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Pontefract Castle@PonteCastle16 Dec 2024
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - which means it's almost time for our incredible staff and volunteers to take a well-earned break! 🎄 We will close at 2pm on Tuesday 24 December for Christmas and New Year. We will reopen at 8.30am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Part of the remains of a chapel at Pontefract Castle with wintry trees in the background

ALT Part of the remains of a chapel at Pontefract Castle with wintry trees in the background

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Pontefract Castle@PonteCastle13 Dec 2024
Teachers and educators - kickstart your 2025 with a series of free CPD sessions across the Wakefield district! 👩‍🏫 Join us on 28 Jan for "Introduction to natural dyeing in a school setting". The session is free, but booking is required. Register at tradedservices.wakefield.gov…
A jar containing natural materials being used to make a dye

ALT A jar containing natural materials being used to make a dye

A piece of fabric dyed using natural materials in shades of blue, yellow, orange and brown

ALT A piece of fabric dyed using natural materials in shades of blue, yellow, orange and brown

A piece of fabric dyed using natural materials in shades of red, purple, green and orange

ALT A piece of fabric dyed using natural materials in shades of red, purple, green and orange

A paintbrush being held in front of a piece of paper painted using natural dyes

ALT A paintbrush being held in front of a piece of paper painted using natural dyes

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If you're in Pontefract today braving the rain, call in at Pontefract Museum for our Liquorice Santa event! We have candy-themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, and you can meet Santa himself and receive a gift. It's all free and drop-in until 3:30pm! 🎅🍬🎄
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OurYear2024@OurYear20244 Dec 2024
To celebrate their 75th anniversary, the St Giles with St Mary's Pantomime Society have put on a special exhibition with Pontefract Museum 🎭 Find out what goes into putting on a performance, see costumes and props from past productions plus much more: ouryear24.com/OhYesItIs!
Visitors at the exhibition launch

ALT Visitors at the exhibition launch

Exhibition sign outside Pontefract Museum

ALT Exhibition sign outside Pontefract Museum

Visitors looking at the exhibition display

ALT Visitors looking at the exhibition display

Pantomime character reading to children at the exhibition launch

ALT Pantomime character reading to children at the exhibition launch

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Just 2 weeks left to apply to the final Culture Everywhere grants round in 2024! Up to £1,500 funding for community groups and VCSEs to run creative / heritage projects Deadline: Monday 16 December, 5pm For further details and to apply: wakefield.gov.uk/CultureGran…
Two people laughing whilst doing craft activities.

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There's still spaces on @OurYear2024's free Educators' Conference next Thursday! Info in original post 👇
OurYear2024@OurYear202420 Nov 2024
Calling all Wakefield District Teachers 📢 Sign up for our FREE Educators' Conference >> ouryear24.com/SchoolsConfere… This not-to-miss event is for educators seeking to expand their cultural capital, connect with fellow teachers, and enrich their classrooms with innovative ideas.
Our Year Educators' Conference Celebrating Wakefield Creativity and Culture in Education Thursday 5 December 2024 | 8:45am-4:30pm

ALT Our Year Educators' Conference Celebrating Wakefield Creativity and Culture in Education Thursday 5 December 2024 | 8:45am-4:30pm

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The Egham Museum@EghamMuseum24 Nov 2024
In August, we hosted the very first Museum Olympics! Museums from across the country competed for the sportiest item in their collections. Congratulations to 🥇@BarnsleyMuseums 🥈@WFMuseums and 🥉 @BradfordMuseums for their cross-Yorkshire victories!
The 2024 Museum Olympics Cup.

ALT The 2024 Museum Olympics Cup.

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Experience Wakefield@Expwakefield22 Nov 2024
PONTEFRACT LIGHT SWITCH ON POSTPONED Due to high wind conditions forecast, the Light Switch On Event in Pontefract this Sunday has been postponed. Light Up Pontefract will now take place on Thu 28 Nov. Wrap up warm, stay safe and we'll see you on Thursday! expwake.co/LightUpPontefract

Pontefract Light Switch-On

Enjoy a festive market, street food and live entertainment at the Pontefract Light Switch-On and marvel at the illuminated the Town Centre!

experiencewakefield.co.uk
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OurYear2024@OurYear202419 Nov 2024
Happy 30 Birthday @lottogoodcauses! #ThanksToYou Wakefield’s Our Stories project is supporting heritage and the work of heritage groups across our District, bringing people together to celebrate our amazing historical places and incredible shared stories #NationalLottery30
Wakefield Council Cultural Development Team at Nostell

ALT Wakefield Council Cultural Development Team at Nostell

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Happy 30th birthday to the National Lottery! 🤞 We're joining @HeritageFundUK to celebrate Crossed Finger Selfie Day and say a big #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players. It's helped fund lots of our projects over the years, including redevelopment works at @PonteCastle!
Joe and Michael grinning and holding up their crossed fingers in front of the keep at Pontefract Castle

ALT Joe and Michael grinning and holding up their crossed fingers in front of the keep at Pontefract Castle

Joan and Stacey smiling and holding up their crossed fingers in front of the Visitor Centre at Pontefract Castle

ALT Joan and Stacey smiling and holding up their crossed fingers in front of the Visitor Centre at Pontefract Castle

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Pontefract Castle@PonteCastle19 Nov 2024
We are open today for snowy strolls! ❄️ Be sure to wrap up warm and take it easy on the paths. Enjoy the snow while it lasts! ⛄️ #UKSnow
The remains of the keep at Pontefract Castle with a dusting of snow, and a large tree that has mostly lost its leaves also coated in white

ALT The remains of the keep at Pontefract Castle with a dusting of snow, and a large tree that has mostly lost its leaves also coated in white

The grassed castle bailey area at Pontefract Castle covered in a dusting of snow, including the picnic benches!

ALT The grassed castle bailey area at Pontefract Castle covered in a dusting of snow, including the picnic benches!

Part of the remains of a chapel at Pontefract Castle and surrounding walls covered in a dusting of snow

ALT Part of the remains of a chapel at Pontefract Castle and surrounding walls covered in a dusting of snow

The top of the keep and castle bailey with a dusting of snow, and the St George's flag flying proudly in the crisp wintry breeze

ALT The top of the keep and castle bailey with a dusting of snow, and the St George's flag flying proudly in the crisp wintry breeze

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Now open: Oh, Yes it is! 75 Years of the St Giles with St Mary's Pantomime Society at Pontefract Museum 🥳 Find out what goes into putting on a spectacular performance. Watch star performers and be inspired to step on stage yourself! Free entry bit.ly/OhYesItIsatPM
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Lauren Le Ber (she/her)@LaurenLeBer118 Nov 2024
This little museum, for little ol' me 🤍 #castleford #museums #Heritage #publichistory #Local @WFMuseums
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