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...
The Last Loaf of White BreadBeck Isle Museum It is not known who made this very curious object or put it in its own glass cabinet, but the person who donated it to the Beck Isle Museum in North Yorkshire believed it to be important. They told the family story that it...
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...
Exploring Stoneware Ginger Beer Stoneware Bottles A century ago, it was very common for most regions to have their own selection of breweries. These provided products for their local shops and pubs, including ginger beer. This popular drink, which was originally...
British War MedalWoodhams Stone Collection, North Yorkshire 6.5 million British War Medals like this one in silver were awarded to members of the British and Imperial forces for service in the First World War. The British War Medal aimed to recognise the contributions...
