Unfolding Origins Exhibition
This post celebrates the final Unfolding Origins Exhibition, bringing together the work of the artists in residence at Selby, Richmond and Ryedale. … Read More Unfolding Origins Exhibition
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The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorial: Lothersdale
This post by Jo explores the creation of the War Memorial and recreation ground at Lothersdale. … Read More The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorial: Lothersdale
Setting their hands: Making their Mark
A look at how people signed documents using their mark with examples from our collections. … Read More Setting their hands: Making their Mark
The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorials: Hutton Rudby
A post by Jo Faulkner exploring the War Memorials of Hutton Rudby, and the process of their creation and funding through community subscription.… Read More The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorials: Hutton Rudby
The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorials
A post by Jo Faulkner exploring the background of the creation of War Memorials in towns and villages across North Yorkshire. … Read More The Creation of North Yorkshire’s War Memorials
Criminal Women: The Life & Times of Mary Ann Stonehouse of Whitby
This post by Gwyneth Endersby continues our series on Criminal Women by exploring the life and times and Mary Ann Stonehouse of Whitby through her many appearances at the Quarter Sessions court. … Read More Criminal Women: The Life & Times of Mary Ann Stonehouse of Whitby
Focus on Middleham and Richard III: Our Collections
This post by Gail Falkingham explores records in our collections that relate to Richard III and Middleham. … Read More Focus on Middleham and Richard III: Our Collections
Big Wigs and Guinea Pigs
This post by Jo Faulkner explores the 18th century fashion for wearing large wigs and use of hair powder with a look at the hair powder tax.… Read More Big Wigs and Guinea Pigs
Focus on Middleham and Richard III: The Castle
This post by Gail Falkingham is the second in the series exploring Middleham and Richard III, this time looking at the history of the Castle. … Read More Focus on Middleham and Richard III: The Castle
Criminal Women: A Mysterious Parcel
This post features the story of a mysterious parcel sent by train from Middlesbrough to Guisborough found to contain a five-week old baby.… Read More Criminal Women: A Mysterious Parcel
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