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History Lab

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History Lab is a place for budding sleuths to help us find answers to some of the intriguing questions history has thrown our way.

Just why did someone bury a hoard of coins under Fargate? Can you guess what the mystery objects dug up in Sheffield were used for? You can see the amazing Benty Grange saxon helmet here and dress up as a Victorian servant. 

  • 'Harry Potter' and 'Hagrid' at the Magic Worlds launch © Museums Sheffield
  • Magician Steve Faulkner wows the crowds at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • 'Hagrid' welcomes guests at the Magic Worlds launch day © Museums Sheffield
  • Sooty glove puppet, 1955-59 © Museums Sheffield
  • Snow White & Seven Dwarves cloth and felt toys, 1948-52 © Museums Sheffield
  • Midsummer Night's Dream wooden marionette puppets by Christina Glanville 1945-49 © Museums Sheffield
  • Replica of Harry Potter's Firebolt broomstick from the film series © Museums Sheffield
  • Zig Zag Girl magicians' prop © Museums Sheffield
  • Replicas of Hobbit ears from The Lord of the Rings films © Museums Sheffield
  • The Mad Hatter's Tea Party area of the exhibition © Museums Sheffield
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