Policeman’s TruncheonCraven Museum & Gallery, Skipton This very simple Victorian policeman’s truncheon may not be much to look at, but it holds clues to an important moment in working-class history. It is known to have been used during local Chartist...
Explore the Scarborough Lifeboat in Paint At Scarborough Art Gallery Scarborough has a long history of maritime painting, particularly throughout the Victorian era. Arguably, it reached a peak after the appointment of Albert Strange as headmaster of the new...
Silk created as part of ‘The Absent-Minded Beggar Fund’ The Green Howards Museum, Richmond This square of silk reveals a curious story of patriotism at the very end of the 19th century. It is believed that thousands were sold as part of a massive...
Pattens – ‘Outdoor Footwear’Craven Museum & Gallery During Georgian and Victorian times, the shoes worn by the middle and upper classes were often beautifully designed, in line with contemporary fashions. However, they did not stand up to the...
Toy Soldier SkittlesKiplin Hall and Gardens This set of toy soldier skittles from Kiplin Hall and Gardens has been well played with. Can you see from the wear and tear? It has been common for toys for children, particularly those aimed at little boys, to be themed...
