RIP Sir Ken Dodd. Isabel Cheston collected his autograph when he performed at Wakefield Theatre Club in 1970s. It is signed, 'happiness always.' Ken later performed at Wakefield Theatre Royal too.

Do something new……There’s a new display in Wakefield One’s atrium which includes a ballot box and a pie cart! The ballot box was used in Pontefract for the first ever secret ballot. The pie cart was used in the 1860’s in a corrupt Wakefield, when pork pies were handed out to encourage votes. In connection with this we have a great, FREE, Adult 16+, one of a kind workshop with Jade Sarson, the artist responsible for the artwork in Potwallopers, the Museum’s new comic about Pontefract’s secret ballot. Come along and create your own comic strip with Jade’s excellent tuition. It’s at Pontefract Castle, Saturday 17 March 12pm – 2pm. To book visit www.wakefield.gov.uk/MuseumEvents :)

A rather apt book for World Book Day, from the 1950s, Rupert & the Snowman cut out story book. What snow creations are you making today - share your pics with us #snowday2018 ☃️❄️🌨️🐻

A snowy view of Wakefield Cross Square from the 1920s. Hope the snow isn't causing you too much trouble, stay safe!❄️☃️🌨️

Just to let you know........Have a Dabble craft workshops at Pontefract Castle! 😉

We have had a Big Yellow Teapot donated to the museum collections. We LOVE it. We have spent all morning doing a condition check (ie playing with it!!). What was your favourite childhood toy?

It's Wakefield's spectacular Food Drink and Rhubarb festival this weekend. This is a great event full of rhubrab rhubarb rhubarb! Full details of what's on here https://www.experiencewakefield.co.uk/events/wakefield-rhubarb-fest-2017.aspx. If you are visiting pop into Wakefield Museum to see our rhubarb display and hear forced rhubarb growing!!

If you are into crafts this will be of interest to you. :)

Find Your Passion - Sugar Work Thursday 15 March 2018 Using historical moulds, make a selection of sugar paste pieces and gild them with edible gold. They are great to add to your own special cakes. Tickets £6 Refreshments included. To book visit www.wakefield.gov/MuseumEvents Session takes place in the Museum's Learning Zone within the Library.

Find Your Passion - Sugar Work Thursday 15 March 2018 Using historical moulds, make a selection of sugar paste pieces and gild them with edible gold. They are great to add to your own special cakes. Tickets £6 Refreshments included. To book visit www.wakefield.gov/MuseumEvents Session takes place in the Museum's Learning Zone within the Library.

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