Ryedale Folk Museum

We will definitely displaying the Waind family collection from September - December in the Manor House & Fat Betty's. It consists of more than 30 items, varying from nightdresses, girl's dresses, ladies dress, bonnet, gown, cape and much more. If anyone reading this post knows of anyone in the Ryedale area called Waind, please get in touch as we would like to add to the family tree that was given to the museum with the clothing. This will also be on display. Jonathan S

Whilst researching in the museum's library today anything to do with Bert Frank (Ryedale Folk Museum's founder I stumbled a cross the 1890 edition of the Bulmer's History & Directory of North Yorkshire . The entire contents are accessible online; http://www.genuki.org.uk/index.html Similar to a census it provides a valuable insight to life in the region at that particular time. Here is an extract of some trades people from Hutton-le-Hole, p.908; Baxter, Thomas, tanner Clark, James, joiner Cole, Joseph, bootmaker Pateman, Pennock, birdstuffer Stephenson, Mark, tailor The Waind's do get a mention on p.906, John is entered as a farmer at Ankness Farm, East Bransdale.Other tradespeople include; Duck, S, joiner and wheelwright at Lofthouse Fawbart, Robert, gamekeeper Lancaster, John, schoolmaster Teasdale, Robert, huckster The remarkable difference between 1890 and present day are the number of people who are skilled in their profession. The small rural communities befo...

The museum was donated garments from the Waind family, the Wainds originated from Ankness Farm, Bransdale but left in 1938 to farm in another part of Ryedale. Among the images that are here is a family tree section of the Wainds. The family name is still commonplace in the area, there is a Wainds Coal merchants in Helmsley and a Wainds butcher in Kirkbymoorside. Is there anyone reading this who is or knows of someone called Waind? Please tell them to get in touch with the museum as we are exhibiting the clothing in the Autumn. Jonathan Severs Email, : blogs@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk