Tourism and Travel Posters Travel posters helped to promote holiday destinations which could be reached by train and were displayed at railway stations. The railways were one of the main reasons for the growth in the seaside holiday. Railway Poster advertising...
Please note – some people may find this object upsetting. We recommend that you don’t share it with children under the age of 14. Broken Sunglasses belonging to Victoria Cross recipient Derek SeagrimThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire This...
Climming Kit for Egg CollectingScarborough Museums and Galleries collection The word ‘climming’ refers to cliff climbing to collect the eggs of seabirds. For hundreds of years, people who lived close to Flamborough Head and Bempton cliffs used to the eggs...
A Selection of ‘Mouseman’ FurnitureNorth Yorkshire Discover how the addition of a humble little mouse transformed North Yorkshire furniture into collectors’ items. A Pair of ‘Mouseman’ bookendsCraven Museum & Gallery, Skipton These...
Exploring lacemaking The skilled craft of lace-making was important in Britain from the 17th century, but became more widespread during the 18th and 19th centuries. Lace was used to decorate garments and accessories, such as collars, cuffs, veils, and gloves. It was...
