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...
Exploring Snuff Before cigarettes and cigars became popular, many people enjoyed tobacco in the form of snuff, mistakenly thinking it would benefit their health. This powdered tobacco was sniffed, or ‘snuffed’, up their noses to help clear their heads. it...
Medals belonging to Nurse Bridget TalbotKiplin Hall and Gardens These four medals were all awarded to Bridget Talbot. They include (from left to right): her O.B.E (Order of the British Empire), British War Medal, Victory Medal, and Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra,...
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...
Enter the World of Global Maritime Navigation At Kiplin Hall and Gardens These curious instruments belonged to John Delaval Carpenter (1790 – 1853), the 4th Earl of Tyrconnel, a title he inherited from his uncle. Carpenter was a British peer and member of the North...
