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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 4d

…Richard lived at Towneley Hall until his death in 1707. This sundial on the Southwestern corner of the building commemorates him and his remarkable achievements”.

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#Burnleyhistory
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#RichardTowneley

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 4d

…worked collaboratively with other Natural Philosophers of the time, including John Flamsteed (the first Astronomer Royal), Jonas Moore and Robert Boyle. He contributed to Boyles Law, the deadbeat escapement (for pendulum clocks) an astronomical micrometer and the first measurement of rainfall….

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 4d

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟

Our Museum Assistant Jenny’s favourite item is the sundial located outside on the corner of the South Wing🤩

Jenny says "Richard Towneley was born on this day in 1629. He was involved in some of the most important scientific developments of the later 1600s and…

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 9d

….happen and to our fabulous volunteers! 👏 👏

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 9d

🌳☔️ The weather didn’t stop us celebrating Burnley’s Nature Festival today ☔️🌳

Such a great day and so wonderful to welcome people into the Hall who’d never visited us before.

🙌 Well done to everyone who braved the weather to come along, to all those who made it….

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 10d

…..Society where you can grab a snack & drink for £1:50, buy pre-loved books & play the Children's tombola - with a prize every time!

Entry to the Hall is £5:50 for adults for an annual ticket, kids go free, craft event & activities are free!

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 10d

It's the National Festival tomorrow in Towneley Park 11 - 3 🌿
There's loads going on with FREE events for the whole family, including the unveiling of the Friends of Towneley Park dragon sculpture 🐲
Inside the Hall make your own Towneley paper mouse 🐭 (from 12pm) and meet the Towneley Hall….

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11d

…Andy Parkin is regarded as one of the world's finest alpine climbers ⛰️

They said “It was the first suit fully equipped for Andy Parkin, others before were homemade. Also in this piece we can see the great installation of the exhibition with Alpine equipment”

#BritishTextileBiennial
#TowneleyHall

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 11d

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟

Our British Textile Biennial Volunteer’s Alicia, Vanessa (who came all the way from Spain to volunteer!) and Laura’s favourite item is the Andy Parkin down suit (1983) from the British Textile Biennial Exhibition which is currently on display at Towneley Hall 🪡…..

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 14d

…this, Autumn.

britishtextilebiennial.co.uk/whats-on/

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 14d

….original clothing charting the story of Lancashire’s role in a clothing revolution from space suits to football tearrace style

The Biennial runs across Lancashire for the whole of October so do get out and explore the wealth of exhibitions and events running….

British Textile Biennial

britishtextilebiennial.co.uk

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 14d

Towneley Hall is excited to be hosting the exhibition Pioneers of the Material World as part of the British Textile Biennial, which opens tomorrow!

The exhibition shows how clothing made for survival in extreme environments was later redefined for high street fashion and counter culture.

See…..

British Textile Biennial

britishtextilebiennial.co.uk

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 16d

…..article here:

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Burnley Lifestyle 27

Welcome to the autumn/winter issue of Burnley Lifestyle – filled to the brim with the best of our borough. From places to eat and stay and ideas on beating the winter blues, to inspiring interviews an

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 16d

…Moorhouses brewery, Batch gin, Little Barrista coffee and local honey producer Elly Austin.

🏛️🎨🛍️🐝💍🛍️🍺☕️🛍️🧣🌳🛍️🌻

If you’re looking for that something special, then come and take a look. Our shop is open Wed-Sun 12-4.45pm.

You can read the online version of the magazine… and the Towneley Shop…..

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 16d

Hot off the press 🔥

The latest issue of Burnley Lifestyle magazine is available now...

🛍️ It includes a feature on Towneley Hall shop, our range of beautiful hand-crafted products made by Burnley and Lancashire artists, and our exciting new lines in partnership with Burnley-based businesses….

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 18d

…..sculpture. I could feel the light through the marble it looked so serene.”

#TowneleyBehindTheScenes
#Burnleyhistory
#Museumcollections

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 18d

🌟Welcome to our Friday favourites🌟

Our Volunteer Bob’s favourite item is the marble sculpture “Emily and White Doe of Rylstone” which is displayed in the Great Hall and dates from 1865🤩

Bob says "It was a sunny afternoon and I noticed the sunlight began to pour through the window behind the…

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 20d

….apologise for the inconvenience and will be offering a reduced day entry ticket on this day.

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 20d

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E
SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER

If you are planning your visit, please note that on Saturday 27th September there will be no access to the Great Hall, Regency Rooms and Long Gallery due to us hosting a private event.

We…..

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26d

…..Saturday 20th September
- FREE Restoration Highlights Tours, 10am- 11.30am and 12.30pm-2pm link below👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-towne...

Sunday 21st September
- FREE Guided Tours, 10-11.30am and 12.30pm-2pm link below👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-guide...

FREE Towneley Hall Restoration Highlights Tour

A tour of the highlights of Towneley Hall's £4.56m restoration, as part of Heritage Open Days 2025

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · 26d

We are celebrating Heritage Open Days 2025🥳

We will be offering FREE ENTRY on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of September. We are open from 12pm- 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).

Costumed characters will welcome you!👋 Free guided tours (must be booked, through Eventbrite or enquire in the shop)……

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · Sep 12

…..commitment and devotion to their Catholic faith.”

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#Burnleyheritage

Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · Sep 12

….during the English Reformation. It is a key part of the story of Towneley, as throughout the Hall are the remnants of the religious turmoil in British history that have marked the building.

Spaces like this are important in highlighting the Towneley family’s continued…

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · Sep 12

….place of intrigue for visitors with its clever and secretive design. I love this area because it can spark conversations about the endurance of Towneley Hall through time.

Hidden away, it provides a sense of the risk and danger of religious persecution that those who lived at Towneley faced…

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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery @towneleyhall.bsky.social · Sep 12

⭐️ Welcome to our Friday Favourites ⭐️

Today’s Friday favourite comes from our volunteer and work placement Emma, who has chosen Towneley’s Priest Hide. It is the largest in England and hidden below the floor of a bedroom, which you can see through a glazed panel.

Emma says “This is a great…..

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