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In 1943, The Princess Royal visited Kirkstall Forge. She took an extensive tour around the site and showed great interest in the work being done.
4th November 2022
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Historic images capture legacy forged by Leeds landmark

For more than 700 years it was part of the city’s industrial heartbeat, hammering out a unique legacy which truly stood the test of time. Now a new exhibition at Leeds Industrial Museum is rediscovering the fascinating story of Kirkstall Forge. Hammer Heart explores the history of Britain’s oldest ironworks, from its humble beginnings,…
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Song- The Future
14th October 2022
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Opera star turns virtual virtuoso to inspire museum performance

One of China’s top opera stars has teamed up with a Leeds museum to create a unique digital performance telling the story of two cultures coming together. Using the latest motion capture technology, Wang Rousang, a star performer with the famed Shanghai Yue Opera House, has helped create a virtual reality character who will…
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