About Donkeys at the Museum

Join us for a special day as we welcome Marie Bates’ wonderful Blackberry Donkeys. Visitors can meet and stroke these gentle animals, see authentic wartime pack saddles and VE War brasses, and discover the incredible role donkeys played in military history.This event is part of our popular Animal Allies Exhibition, which honours the bravery of animals in wartime, from WWI to modern-day conflicts.Also on display: beautifully crafted Purple Poppies from The Donkey Breed Society’s Northern Region, highlighting the sacrifices made by animals in war and peacekeeping missions.

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