Pattens – ‘Outdoor Footwear’Craven Museum & Gallery During Georgian and Victorian times, the shoes worn by the middle and upper classes were often beautifully designed, in line with contemporary fashions. However, they did not stand up to the...
George Soper’s artwork depicting working horsesPannett Art Gallery, Whitby Today, George Soper is probably best remembered for his illustrations for magazines and books, including classics like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Water Babies and Lamb’s Tales...
Selection of recipe books from the 1930sRichmondshire Museum, North Yorkshire Vintage cookery book covers can reveal a lot about their time. They show culinary trends and design preferences, but can also help us to understand cultural values such as gender roles or...
Explore a selection of ‘Fisher Folk’ Having a portrait painted was often expensive, which is why most surviving portraits tend to be of the wealthier members of society. Sometimes portraiture was even used to demonstrate wealth and status, but it could...
Toy Soldier SkittlesKiplin Hall and Gardens This set of toy soldier skittles from Kiplin Hall and Gardens has been well played with. Can you see from the wear and tear? It has been common for toys for children, particularly those aimed at little boys, to be themed...
