Explore subject matter from the North York Moors by John Atkinson

Explore subject matter from the North York Moors by John Atkinson

Egton Fair – by John Atkinson Pannett Art Gallery, Whitby This lovely painting shows a moment in time captured at the Egton Fair in the North York Moors. Like many of the villages in this National Park, Egton has its own unique character, shown here through the...
Was this curious carved post thought to ward off ‘witches’?

Was this curious carved post thought to ward off ‘witches’?

Were 17th Century ‘Witch Posts’ used for warding off witches? Posts like this have been known as ‘witch posts’ for at least a hundred years due to the theory that they were designed to discourage evil from entering the home. But why? Three ‘witch...
Is this North York Moors ‘hob’ folktale from Viking times?

Is this North York Moors ‘hob’ folktale from Viking times?

‘The Hob on the Hill’North York Moors National Park The ‘Hob on the Hill’ is a prehistoric earthwork, consisting of a bank and ditch. It gives us a glimpse into the North York Moors in ancient times, when this site was in use. It is also marked by a boundary stone to...
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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