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Past Projects

Here is a selection of information about past projects the museum has been involved in from exhibition and events, to community work and collaborative projects with other museums and organisations. 

Wild Woods Bradford - Peace Textile Exhibition

Wild Woods Bradford - Peace Textile Exhibition

Wild Woods Bradford – Peace Textile Exhibition. The museum took part in the Brickbox 2016 event and set up a temporary exhibition of textiles in the space. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Nobel Peace Laureate Visit

Nobel Peace Laureate Visit

During 2012, Peace Laureate- Adolfo Perez Esquivel visited the museum and donated an new sketch to the collection. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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A Piece of Peace Pop Up Gallery

A Piece of Peace Pop Up Gallery

A pop up, accessible gallery for the museum... Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Shannen Johnson

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Objects on Loan

Objects on Loan

Did you know our collection goes on loan to other museums? Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Updated: 15th December, 2020

Author: Shannen Johnson

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War and Peace: Researching how sensitive issues are approached in museum learning

War and Peace: Researching how sensitive issues are approached in museum learning

A joint research project with Royal Armouries, supported by GEM. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Shannen Johnson

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Playing for Peace

Playing for Peace

Playing for Peace, an 2011 exhibition celebrating the role of sport in bringing together international communities. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Documenting peace stories

Documenting peace stories

Peacebuilders was a 2011 project that saw the museum work with Leeds Metropolitan University to collection oral and video histories. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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‘No Man’s Land’ new publication for young people

‘No Man’s Land’ new publication for young people

A 2017 project the museum worked as a partner with Impressions Gallery to produce 'No Mans Land'. Young People Uncover Women’s Viewpoints of the First World War taking you on a journey through the lives of some amazing female photographers who worked during the First World War. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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‘Subveillance: 50 years of the University of Bradford from below’

‘Subveillance: 50 years of the University of Bradford from below’

The museum lent objects towards this 2016 exhibition at the University of Bradford. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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A force for peace? The History of European Cooperation

A force for peace? The History of European Cooperation

A force for peace? The History of European Cooperation was a 2016 temporary exhibition. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Journeys Exhibition

Journeys Exhibition

In 2017 the museum hosted temporary exhibition, 'Journeys'. A co-creation of art pieces by six artists from BIASAN (Bradford Immigration & Asylum Support & Advice Network), on themes such as migration, identity and refuge. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Ending War, Imagining Peace: Germany 1918

Ending War, Imagining Peace: Germany 1918

This 2018 exhibition explores 1914-1918 from the perspective of German civilians, especially German women. It was created in partnership with University of Leeds, Arts and Humanities Research Council and Bent Architect. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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The Etiquette of the Arms Trade: Ten Years Drawing in Arms Fairs

The Etiquette of the Arms Trade: Ten Years Drawing in Arms Fairs

A 2018 temporary exhibition that explored the etiquette of the arms trade through drawings, gifts, and elements of her masquerade by artist Jill Gibbon. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Paper People Bradford

Paper People Bradford

This 2018 exhibition depicted the experience of working as an independent artist in the Calais Jungle October 2015 – September 2016. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Faith and Peace: Perspectives from Three Religions

Faith and Peace: Perspectives from Three Religions

Faith and Peace was a three year project ran by the museum that included a touring exhibition produced in collaboration with the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Life Peace and Nothing Else

Life Peace and Nothing Else

In 2019 the museum hosted 'Life, Peace and Nothing Else' which displayed artwork by 9 year old Iranian artist, Kimiya. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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A Flawed Peace?

A Flawed Peace?

In 2018 to mark the centenary of WW1 the museum produced an exhibition exploring post-war peace. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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Over the Fence... to the other side of the world

Over the Fence... to the other side of the world

In 2019 the museum hosted the exhibition 'Over the Fence... to the other side of the world' which explored the untold stories of Britain’s nuclear test veterans. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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The Eye as Witness: Recording the Holocaust

The Eye as Witness: Recording the Holocaust

2020 Exhibition: The Eye as Witness: Recording the Holocaust, from National Holocaust Centre and Museum and University of Nottingham, examines the photographs taken during the Holocaust and asks the question; through who’s eyes are we seeing the past? Read more

Published: 11th December, 2020

Author: Charlotte Hall

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The Peace Museum Creative Challenge #PMCreativeChallenge

The Peace Museum Creative Challenge #PMCreativeChallenge

We teamed up with Bradford artist and facilitator Nancy Haslam-Chance and each week during lock down we shared a #StayHome activity based on objects from our collection with #PMCreativeChallenge. Read more

Published: 26th August, 2020

Author: Jack Lynch

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Travelling Exhibitions

Travelling Exhibitions

The Peace Museum has seven travelling exhibitions that are available for loan by an organisation/individual for the purposes of a short-term display. We do not charge for this service; however the borrower must cover postage and packaging costs. In addition, as the Museum is a charity, a donation which would cover staff time in arranging the loan would be most welcomed. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Sarah Woods

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Visible Voices: The Art of Women's Protest

Visible Voices: The Art of Women's Protest

Find out all about our 2011 'Visible Voices: The Art of Women’s Protest' Exhibition. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Sarah Woods

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Second Glance Exhibition

Second Glance Exhibition

Learn all about our 2012 'Second Glance' Exhibition. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Sarah Woods

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Peace History is Herstory Too: An Exhibition Celebrating Women’s Peace History

Peace History is Herstory Too: An Exhibition Celebrating Women’s Peace History

Peace History is Herstory Too: An Exhibition Celebrating Women’s Peace History was our 2015 exhibition that explored the efforts of women and women’s groups throughout history to campaign for peace and equality. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Sarah Woods

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