A Selection of ‘Mouseman’ FurnitureNorth Yorkshire Discover how the addition of a humble little mouse transformed North Yorkshire furniture into collectors’ items. A Pair of ‘Mouseman’ bookendsCraven Museum & Gallery, Skipton These...
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...
Waterwheel from the Providence Mine, Kettlewell Dales Countryside Museum Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales is built on rocks that are rich in minerals. These minerals have been mined for centuries and the products sold for profit. Until 1875, there was a lot of mining...
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...
