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...
Exploring Brooch Designs from Roman Britain Brooches were extremely popular in Roman times, worn regardless of gender. Whilst today we might use a variety of fastenings, like zips or press studs, the Romans often used brooches or ‘fibulae’ to fasten...
‘Hogback’ StoneRichmondshire Museum, North Yorkshire A hogback stone is a type of ancient stone monument, particularly associated with areas influenced by the Vikings. With intricate carvings and patterns, these stones date back to the medieval period,...
