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…..the rattle connects two things that I feel are very important to me and the people of Burnley, Towneley Hall and Burnley FC.
Up the Clarets!”

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April 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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…..a thousand ships and started the 10-year Trojan war.”

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March 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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….of strong emotions that can be understood by a person who watches it. It’s fantastic, and all this created by a painter in 1850. That’s why I love this painting.”

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July 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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…..beach in 1915, the year of some principal battles - Loos, second Ypres and Gallipoli Campaign.”

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May 2, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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dusting! A really interesting find”

The chairs are associated with Charles 1st. Notice the faces, and the curved back rails are thought to represent the two ruffled shirts he wore to his execution in 1649, hence the name 'mortuary chair'.

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March 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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…..sculpture. I could feel the light through the marble it looked so serene.”

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September 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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…Have you spotted the ice house in Towneley Park? Look out for it the next time you visit!

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January 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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…the beautiful Victorian Kitchen. At first glance it looks quite insignificant, but it would have once been the only supply of clean water in the hall.”

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June 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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…..Leagues newest recruit. One day their picture will also feature in our collection. Congratulations Burnley on your promotion from everyone at Towneley Hall. Up the Clarets!”

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April 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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has their initials and date engraved into the table. I love the large table, it’s the centre of attraction in the Great Hall and really shouts out. Our visitors are fascinated by the size of the table and how it suits the hall.”

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February 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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…..to help the soldiers .”

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July 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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…..the property. Fascinating!”

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November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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…in our shop 🌹

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November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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…scene of strong emotions that can be understood by a person who watches it. It’s fantastic, and all this created by a painter in 1850 that’s why I love this painting.”

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August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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…over a century earlier. They are part of local history having been saved at the time of the reformation. When I see them I think of the men and women who made them and the skills they must have had.”

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November 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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June 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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….collection by Professor John Garstang.”

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October 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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In 1564 he published his ‘Monas hieroglyphica’ where he presented a single mathematical-magical symbol as the key to unlocking the unity of nature.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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…battlefield, it is said that Cromwell helped her try to find her husband's body to bring home.”

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November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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…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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October 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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…..documented by UCLAN archeology students Holly & Gemma.

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January 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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…..memories. I like the fact that the children and teddy are playing music to Santa and his covering his ears. It was purchased by Burnley Corporation for the collection in 1927.”

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December 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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…lovely, simple oak chair. The back is beautifully curved and looks very inviting. It was purchased for the collection in 1938 and is thought to date back to the 1700s”.

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February 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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The Hall is one step closer to being ready to be reopened! Opening date announcement coming soon… 😁

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June 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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because of hubris. It’s a very busy painting, very detailed with so much going on. The more you look at it, the more you see. Wonderfully executed and telling so many stories, it is a permanent source of wonder!”

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM