Learn why poppies are for remembrance, with one of the very first

Learn why poppies are for remembrance, with one of the very first

Silk Remembrance Poppy laid in 1921 by Field Marshal HaigThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire  Nowadays, it is virtually impossible to separate acts of remembrance for World War One from the image of the poppy. This connection was made early on by the...
Arts and crafts from the Yorkshire workshop of Beatrice Carpenter

Arts and crafts from the Yorkshire workshop of Beatrice Carpenter

Arts and Crafts Box designed by Beatrice CarpenterKiplin Hall and Gardens, North Yorkshire This small decorative casket is an example of the Arts and Crafts movement which came to prominence during the late 19th century. This piece was the result of the work to...
Discover Victorian dairies, butter making and butter design

Discover Victorian dairies, butter making and butter design

Discover the history of butter-making  Butter has had a long history – likely at least 9,000 years – and was traditionally made in Britain from March until September when cows were being milked. Many museum collections contain an array of associated...
Why and how did soldiers make ‘trench art’?

Why and how did soldiers make ‘trench art’?

Explore ‘Trench Art’ from World War One The term ‘Trench art’ is used to describe objects that were created from the debris of war, usually by serving soldiers. It’s most commonly associated with World War One, when soldiers used materials that were...
Find out why this carved gingerbread mould took resilience

Find out why this carved gingerbread mould took resilience

A selection of Gingerbread MouldsRyedale Folk Museum Gingerbread started life as a luxurious treat. New mums were given gingerbread to help them recuperate from childbirth and it was also served in celebration at weddings and at Christmas. This is because the exotic...
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