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...
Moustache cup and portraits Ryedale Folk Museum and others This unusual cup at Ryedale Folk Museum was produced with a special ledge or guard inside, giving us a clue to its owner. Towards the end of the 19th century, any respectable Victorian gentleman would likely...
Why do archaeologists find so many clay pipes? Many museums have examples of clay pipes in their collections. They range from simple, undecorated pipes to more elaborate designs. Broken clay pipes Ryevitalise Community Dig, Ampleforth Clay pipes like this are often...
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...
Penny LicksBeck Isle Museum, Pickering ‘Penny licks’ are small glasses that were designed to hold ice cream. Before the use of electric-powered freezers, ice cream was a very rare treat, often only eaten on holidays or in the homes of the wealthiest...
