Blogs

Blogs

This page will be updated every few months with our ‘Object of the Moment’ blog which features some treasures from our collection and usually relate to current exhibitions or peace events throughout history.

Blogs are written by our staff and volunteers.

Remembering Srebrenica 2021

This year, The Peace Museum participated in an event commemorating the Srebrenica massacre in Bradford city centre, in which organisations from across West Yorkshire and Kirklees decorated flower boxes with messages of remembrance and hope. Read more

Conscientious Objectors Day Blog 2021 - Autograph Book from Wakefield Work Centre

A blog post for Conscientious Objectors' Day 2021 exploring one of the museum's new acquisitions: an autograph book signed by conscientious objectors at Wakefield Work House during the First World War. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Maureen McDonnell Photographs

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Kindertransport Suitcase

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Prisoner of Conscience Sculpture

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Remembrance Is Not Enough Banner

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Displacement by Lakhbir Sangha

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Hearts and Rifles Poster

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: Joseph Rotblat Typewriter

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: CND Helmet

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: CND Badges

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

2020 Objects of Peace: WILPF Printing Blocks

As part of our #SupportOurMuseums crowdfunding campaign to help build the future of The Peace Museum, 20 ambassadors have chosen 20 objects from our collection. Read more

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Remembering Srebrenica 2021

This year, The Peace Museum participated in an event commemorating the Srebrenica massacre in Bradford city centre, in which organisations from across West Yorkshire and Kirklees decorated flower boxes with messages of remembrance and hope.
Conscientious Objectors Day Blog 2021 - Autograph Book from Wakefield Work Centre

A blog post for Conscientious Objectors' Day 2021 exploring one of the museum's new acquisitions: an autograph book signed by conscientious objectors at Wakefield Work House during the First World War.
We're preparing to move premises!

Thanks to the support of the public, we’ve raised enough money to start looking for a new site to house our collections, exhibitions and educational work.
AIM Tackling Inequality Hallmarks Grant Award

Exciting news for the museum as we have been successful with our bid for the AIM Tackling Inequality Hallmarks Grant Award.

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Black Lives Matter

For many, the urgency of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the need for immediate change to protect black lives has meant a willingness to go out and protest, despite the lockdown measures.
The Rainbow: Peace, Equality and the NHS

In this section we explore the use of the rainbow as a peace symbol, an LGBTQ+ pride flag and the implications of it's use during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chernobyl - A Nuclear Disaster

The events of 26th April 1986 have had a renewed interest since the release of HBO’s television series, examining the aftermath of the nuclear disaster. Millions across the world have watched the series. Tourism has increased to the region. Has Chernobyl renewed the debate around nuclear power? Emilia Bazydlo examines the event and how it influences our lives today.
Special Blog – Treaty of Versailles Clause 246: The Tale of a Tanzanian Skull

This 2019 Special Blog –looks at the Treaty of Versailles Clause 246: The Tale of a Tanzanian Skull.
About us

The Peace Museum explores the history and the often untold stories of peace, peacemakers, social reform and peace movements. It occupies three small galleries in one of Bradford’s many fine Victorian buildings. It is unique in that it is the only accredited museum of its kind in the UK.
Our Collection

Find out about our collection.
The Environmental Impact of Covid-19

We explore the idea that out of lockdown comes opportunity – will governments forge a new, greener society?
School Programme
International Day of Peace Special Blog

For International Day of Peace 2015 read this special blog all about the event.
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and Women’s rights

For the 100th Anniversary of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and Women’s rights read about some objects from our collection that link to WILPF.

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