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We want to know from our #MuseumBuddy @BradfordMuseums, who’s the #BestDressed person from your collection? We’ve picked this picture postcard of a man in a traditional jester outfit, circa 1900. He might also have the best smile we’ve ever seen!
This technical drawing came to us from the factory of Frederick Savage, and shows the design plans for one of his most famous products - a carousel galloper #TechnologyMW #NationalDrawingDay
Today is @WorldLaughterDay! Professional jesters are first mentioned in Ancient Greek texts.This colour postcard of 'Touchstone' the Jester in traditional costume from around 1900.
Today we will be sharing some historic jokes. Please share your favourites.
This teddy was inspired by our oil painting 'The Colours of Old England he nail'd to the Mast', created by local artist Henry Baines in August 1864. We would love to see your interpretations! #StayAtHome #TeddyBearHunt
Our new Christmas trail starts today! Come and spot as many festive lights as you can to win a small prize. Available up to, and including, Christmas Eve. 🕯️🎄
What song do you sing at a snowman's birthday party? Freeze a jolly good fellow! 🎵⛄🤣 #ChristmasCrackerJokes #Christmas
See this cute Christmas card and more in our temporary festive display #LMDisplay
Museum entry is FREE October-March.
This photographic print shows the High Street, King's Lynn looking north, with rows of shops facing both sides of the street. There is a green halfpenny postage stamp on the reverse that was franked #OnThisDay in 1906. The postcard is addressed to Mr Todd of Peterborough. #OTD
These studies of sheep are entitled 'In the Chase'. Drawn by Henry Baines #onthisday in 1861 the page is just one of his many pencil drawings in our collection. #otd
The wreck of the 'Margaret of Christiana' at Hunstanton, as drawn by local artist Henry Baines dated Easter Monday April 26th 1886.
Our very own, Dayna Woolbright, will be hosting our next afternoon talk 'The Life and Works of Sir Alfred Munnings' on 17 October from 2.30pm. Free admission but spaces are limited. Contact us to book your spot #afternoontalks #kingslynn