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The Fulneck Moravian Museum is thrilled to announce its grand re-opening this year, by our esteemed guest of honour, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Al Garthwaite. Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 2pm, for this momentous occasion. This reopening heralds a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself once again into our rich collection of Moravian heritage and exhibits. Run by volunteers this is currently the district's only social history museum, and explores the heritage of the Fulneck Moravian settlement from its inception through to the mid 20th century. As well as the many interesting objects and stories collected from around the world, there is also the delightful settlement of Fulneck to explore with its Georgian and Victorian buildings, and stunning views across Tong valley. To help celebrate this Civic occasion, there will be refreshments served close by in the Fulneck Boys Brigade Hall, everyone is welcome. The museum will be open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons 2p...

 A young face, and a stellar career to come. Can you name this Pudsey Legend?

International Women's Day, acknowledging local contributions part 1 International Women's Day serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing struggle for women's rights, equality, and justice worldwide. It celebrates the achievements of women, recognises the challenges they continue to face in the quest for equality, and inspires action to address these issues. This day underscores the importance of unity, advocacy, and awareness to foster a gender-equal world, honouring the contributions of women across all spheres of life. Today we are looking at two of the incredibly inspiring women who have made a difference both locally and nationally. In 1882, Parliament received its first demand for the women's vote in a petition from a group of Yorkshire women. The driving force of this movement was former Fulneck School alumnus, Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy [1]. Referred to among contemporaries as ‘the grey matter in the brain’ of the late-Victorian women’s movement. A pacifist, hum...

International Women's Day, acknowledging local contributions part 2 International Women's Day serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing struggle for women's rights, equality, and justice worldwide. It celebrates the achievements of women, recognises the challenges they continue to face in the quest for equality, and inspires action to address these issues. This day underscores the importance of unity, advocacy, and awareness to foster a gender-equal world, honouring the contributions of women across all spheres of life. Today we are looking at two of the incredibly inspiring women who have made a difference both locally and nationally.   Leonora Cohen of Leeds was a key figure in the British suffragette movement, and made a lasting contribution to both women's and worker's rights. Born in Hunslet, her activism was marked by bold actions, including smashing a display case at the Tower of London to protest against the government's refusal to grant women the vote...

Away on holiday in Florida so a bit of a Travelogue... The condominium and apartment blocks of Boynton Beach, located in Palm Beach County, Florida, are a far cry from the biodiverse coastal sand dunes that they were built on. But are none the less an interesting place to stay and explore. Human influence has only been in effect here for 125 years and has built the Atlantic Avenue, Intercoastal Canal and Flagler's railroad together just inland, and there is a narrow strip of modern development around these links. Florida is famous for its Everglades - lush primeval swamp and wetland that supports a massive ecosystem in its own right (locally to Boynton, the Everglades start at the nearby Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge). But what is left of the once pristine intercoastal environment and the native wildlife? Is it a suburban jungle that stretches all the way up the coast, or a carefully manicured Garden of Eden? Using one of the spacious apartment blocks we are visiting this week a...

  Welcome to the next Blog! I love exploring local lore - and wow doesn't Pudsey have some crackers. It's not enough to be located in the Rhubarb Triangle for us Pudseyites, we also hold a rich heritage of myth and superstition. Today we are delving deep into the Legends of Treacle Mining , so hand your check to the lamp man and follow me down the mine...   Origins It may surprise many to learn that Pudsey has a long and illustrious mining heritage. Sadly this part of our history has become forgotten along with the Pudsey v All England Cricket matches, the Knurr and Spell Championships and where the Park Roller really came from. Along with the very visible industries we had above ground (dominated by the Victorian Mills), the good people of Pudsey have also laboured long and deep underneath the Town in dark labyrinths that criss cross out under the valley. Our mining industry traces its roots into the bowels of the earth, and the many useful things that can be found there such...