Peat. Plants. People.
What is Peat? Why is it so important and what does it have to do with People? Discover a natural and cultural history of this precious stuff and the habitat it sustains, through the eyes of artists, community organisations and objects from Leeds museum’s Natural Sciences collection.
Curated by Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
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The suggestion donation amount is £5 per person.
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