Explore extinction with birds once found in the UK Tragically, across the country, museum collections help to shed light on the extinction of a number of species of bird. In many cases, human activities have played a part, through behaviours that lead to habitat loss...
Explore the Discovery of Kirkdale Cave Hyena teethFrom Scarborough Museums and Galleries Incredible though it may seem, this hyena tooth was found in a North Yorkshire cave. It gives us an amazing insight into prehistoric life 120000 years ago, long before evidence...
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...
Climming Kit for Egg CollectingScarborough Museums and Galleries collection The word ‘climming’ refers to cliff climbing to collect the eggs of seabirds. For hundreds of years, people who lived close to Flamborough Head and Bempton cliffs used to the eggs...
Exploring lacemaking The skilled craft of lace-making was important in Britain from the 17th century, but became more widespread during the 18th and 19th centuries. Lace was used to decorate garments and accessories, such as collars, cuffs, veils, and gloves. It was...