Stone Plaque for a Goldsmith’s ShopMalton Museum, North Yorkshire It’s rare to find evidence of gold-working in Roman Britain, but this stone plaque records a goldsmith’s workshop in the area. It was found in 1814 whilst foundations were being dug for New Malton...
Saltersgate Inn Sign and PhotographsRyedale Folk Museum The Saltersgate Inn was a familiar landmark in the North York Moors for many years until it was demolished in September, 2018. The inn, previously called The Waggon and Horses, was the subject of myths and...
A Selection of Roman CoinsMalton Museum, North Yorkshire Malton Museum holds a collection of Roman coins found in the surrounding area, including a coin hoard from Hovingham Park in Ryedale. The latest coins within the hoard are from the reign of Emperor Honorius, so...
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...
