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Anne Lister of Shibden Hall

The early 19th Century diarist who was a landowner, business woman, traveller, mountaineer and lesbian

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Turquoise ceramic frog sitting down with its mouth turned upwards. Its mouth is wide open
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Burmantofts' Pottery Frog Spoon-warmer

A characterful Victorian dinner accessory

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A poster showing a series of black cats sitting down the middle of a road with the text 'catseye self-wiping reflecting road studs'
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Percy Shaw, the Inventor of Catseyes

The story of a significant individual whose invention has saved countless lives

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Colour photograph showing half a rounded pod with a brazil nut by the side
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Decolonisation and Natural Science Collections

Exploring the colonial history behind museum collections

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Engraved portrait of Sir Martin Frobisher, half-length, slightly turned to the left, in a breast plate with a high collar, one hand on his hip and the other holding a baton, with a large expanse of sea behind.
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Exploring Postcolonial History: Sir Martin Frobisher

Looking at postcolonial history through the story of Martin Frobisher's life

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What Makes an Insect?

Explore typical insect anatomy and learn about the staggering variety of adaptations they have evolved to suit their habitats and lifestyles

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Millicent Garrett Fawcett: Significant People in British History

The Long Campaign for Votes for Women

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