Ryedale Folk Museum

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

Hello Everyone! I was looking in our collection stores today for some beading examples, and thought as I was taking pictures I would pop them on here so you could see just a small amount of the lovely items we have at the museum. Enjoy. EMck.

Queen Victoria was Britain's longest reigning monarch, here Meriel is showing us a nice handkerchief that was a souvenir of Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The handkerchief shows Queen Victoria's sons and daughters and also the Prime Ministers during her reign. Jonathan S

Today was tractor Day at Ryedale Folk Museum. Exhibitors from far and wide brought in their prized tractors, stationary engines, implements and vehicles for visitors to see. The museum's Fordson Dexta and Massey Ferguson 135 loader tractor were amongst the exhibits which were all in excellent condition. If it was not for these enthusiasts, the future of these machines would be in doubt. In the years before the advent of the National Grid, it was essential to have a power source on the farm. Initially stationary steam engines were used, and then with oil powered engines, these petrol and paraffin engines were used for a variety of tasks such as generating electricity, pumping water, powering milking machines and milling grain. At 2p.m, the tractors drove through the museum grounds and did a loop round Hutton-le-Hole. I was very fortunate to have a pillion ride on the 1950's B.S.A B31, owned by museum volunteer Jim Wood. There's nothing like the sound of a British motorcycle....

Coming in to the museum today, I spied this rather interesting piece of furniture. It is Edwardian and invaluable to any house with young children, as the top of the blackboard is on a scroll and contains a surprising quantity of information. As one can see from the pictures taken, there are the current Royals of the period Edward and Alexandria. The Prime Minister Gladstone and even Lord Salisbury are featured too. There is a list of household items and agricultural implements. This is what gives away the North American origins, the spelling of plough (plow) and calling a bath a tub. Before the age of the internet and television this is what many would use for educational purposes at home.