Pat Bourne (he/ him)

Another amazing 1152 Club with Brian Joyce of Commonwealth War Graves Commission this morning.

🗣️ Big museums have spectacle but my small museum has conversation The latest entry from The Secret Museum Director: 🔗 museumsandheritage.com/advisor/insigh…

Parts of Pontefract are like stepping back into Georgian or Regency Britain. You almost expect a coach to pull up outside and the passengers go into an inn for dinner. The Grade II listed Red Lion was remodelled in 1776 by Robert Adam for Sir Rowland Winn of Nostell Priory..

@walshamboy It works.

If you need a serotonin boost just sing the Postman Pat song to yourself

Fantastic sneak peak at Music Leeds Us exhibition (opens tomorrow @LeedsCityMuseum ) with @LeedsMusicDrama @musicleeds and countless others. Outstanding work by everyone, a must see. Well done all 👏

Every chair needed - 1152 Club, Kirkstall Abbey #Leeds Black Death in #Yorkshire @LeedsMuseums @CuratorPat

@JackieDepelle @LeedsMuseums Thanks for coming to this Jackie. I took 8 chairs across the road a year ago, thinking they weren't needed. Seems I need to bring them back... thanks for putting up with benches, we shall provide more in future !

A day off today and a fairly impromptu trip to the breathtaking @Wentworth_House with my @Historic_Houses pass. A fantastic history, stunning interiors and inspiring displays. Staff friendly, informative and enthusiastic. Sadly no time to peruse the gardens but I'll be back!

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@SilverDraws Palace of dreams

To @LeedsCityMuseum today where I talked all things literature in Leeds. A name check to all involved & a nod to those we couldn't given space & time. Great audience response. It's heritage open days at Abbey House Museum next Fri & Sat so why not come take a look for free ?

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Quite of a few of my books are only £2.99 on Kindle at the moment but Death at the Seaside has been selected for a Kindle Monthly Deal in August and will be on sale for 99p. #kindlemonthlydeal #kateshackleton #kindlebooks amazon.co.uk/Death-Seaside-…

Happy Creativity and Wellbeing Week ! 10 events over 4 days starting tomorrow with poetry in the Abbey and Mindfulness in the Museum, and culminating Friday with a choir in Kirkstall Abbey ! museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQd3mcd/creati… @WLDispatch @BrahmaKumarisUK @lahwn

Sounds great!

@LMBBourne @MandHShow @LeedsMind Thank you for your amazing contribution @leedsmind

Congrats to my amazing colleagues. We got highly commended ! Hope a fab night had by all @MandHShow

We’re proud to announce that @Priestleyacademy Trust has signed the @The_TUC #DyingToWork Charter with GMB, NEU, NASUWT & NAHT — pledging to protect and support staff facing terminal illness with dignity and compassion. #Solidarity #PriestleyAcademyTrust

Congratulations to the Temporary or Touring Exhibition (budget less than 80k) winner, Ferens Art Gallery at @Hull_Museums! 🎉 In partnership with @exhibitionsorg. #MandHAwards2025 Joyous, bold, and brilliantly executed, this exhibition exemplifies meaningful representation. With ambitious commissioning, vibrant creativity, and deep collaboration, it has driven real structural change, expanded audiences, and left a legacy for disabled artists and the museum alike.

Congratulations to the joint winner of the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year, @LandmarkTrust! 🏛️ In partnership with @Conservators_UK. #MandHAwards2025 A beautiful, sustainable, and comprehensive restoration project, delivered with outstanding commitment over many years. This project has successfully preserved an important part of local heritage while keeping it firmly rooted within its community.