Three Aspect HandlampNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway This railwayman’s handlamp is from the first half of the 20th century, although lamps like these had been used during the Victorian era. Stations and trains didn’t get electric lighting until the early 20th century so...
Look-Out Man’s Multi-Tone HornNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway This multi-tone horn was used on the railways by a Look-out Man working on the permanent way (the track). It probably dates from before the Second World War (1939-45) and is now in the collection of the...
Penny Bank Money BoxWoodhams Stone Collection, Norton, North Yorkshire Penny Banks were set up to support the very poorest members of society to save money by accepting very small deposits. As the sums increased, these could then be deposited in a savings bank. Penny...
Patera or Mess TinMalton Museum, North Yorkshire This object is made from a copper alloy and came from Italy. It was found very close to the known site of the Roman fort at Malton, North Yorkshire. This fort was present from at least the time of the governorship of...
‘The Hob on the Hill’North York Moors National Park The ‘Hob on the Hill’ is a prehistoric earthwork, consisting of a bank and ditch. It gives us a glimpse into the North York Moors in ancient times, when this site was in use. It is also marked by a boundary stone to...
