Arts and crafts from the Yorkshire workshop of Beatrice Carpenter

Arts and crafts from the Yorkshire workshop of Beatrice Carpenter

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...
Discover Victorian dairies, butter making and butter design

Discover Victorian dairies, butter making and butter design

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...
Explore the world of bird egg collecting with this climming kit

Explore the world of bird egg collecting with this climming kit

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...
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