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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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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
Just of few images of scarves painted in yesterday’s Museum Meetup at @WFMuseums!
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RT @PonteCastle: Check out this incredible piece by @ThatShakespeare! 🏰🎨 Cassidy has masterfully recreated Alexander Keirincx's 1640 paint…

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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…
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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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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
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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.
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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…
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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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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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!
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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…
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There's still spaces on @OurYear2024's free Educators' Conference next Thursday! Info in original post 👇
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.
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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!
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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
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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!
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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
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
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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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Wakefield Museums & Castles retweeted
This little museum, for little ol' me 🤍 #castleford #museums #Heritage #publichistory #Local @WFMuseums
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