The "Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage" exhibition is showcased at Kirkleatham Museum until June 16, 2025, before moving to Bankfield Museum in Halifax. Featuring diverse works by members of the British Tapestry Group, the exhibition highlights various styles, skill levels, and the region's industrial heritage. Notable pieces include Michael Crompton's whimsical “Pollution – Sounds,” Margaret Crowther’s “Chemical Clocks,” and others depicting animals and landscapes, showcasing the versatility and artistry of tapestry creation.
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The discovery of the gunpowder plot.
Henry Perronet Briggs, 1823, 149 x 199 CM Henry Perronet Briggs - The discovery of the gunpowder plot (1823) This painting was produced by Henry Peronet Briggs an artist who came from County Durham; who had learned his trade at the Royal Academy in the early nineteenth century. Briggs died of tuberculosis in London in 1844 … Continue reading The discovery of the gunpowder plot.
