Ryedale Folk Museum

68th (DURHAM) LIGHT INFANTRY AT HUTTON-LE-HOLE & RYDALE 1811 1811 (An outline) Britain is at War, there is a Tory Government and the system of Governance is changing. In February King George the IIIrd was pronounced ‘unfit’ to rule having descended into madness. His son George the Prince of Wales has been declared sovereign by proxy. He rules as king in all but title. So begins ‘The Regency’. However his extravagant lifestyle and spending continue to make him unpopular as is the Tory Government which has made him Regent. Led by Spencer Perceval, (In 1812 to become the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated.....yet?), the Tory Government is notable only for is lack of senior statesmen. Taxation is rising to pay for the war. The War with Napoleon’s France continues. This year the Royal Navy has again defeated a French Fleet at the Battle of Lisa on March 13th. Whilst Napoleon himself fights the armies of Russia and Austria in central Europe a succession of his Marshalls lead ...

Summers here and there is a lot going on at the museum (see main museum website for details?) But it is the simple things that are making the Ryedale Folk Museum one of the best museums in the country. J.L.

Thanks Christine for another wonderful evening of French music and dance. J.L.

Click on the link below to see Tony Reilly's video from the Tractor and Engine Day last Sunday. http://vimeo.com/26466600

Evening Bal Musette 16th July Join us for a fun evening of French music and dancing. Doors open from 7pm and the music runs from 7.30-10.30pm. Its £5 per person, £8 per couple & £12 for a family (2 adults, 2 children). To book your tickets contact the museum on 01751 417367.

This Sunday is our Tractor and Engine Day with loads to see on site and a tractor parade through the village. Fun for all the family - starts 10am.