Beck Isle Museum facts for kids
Beck Isle Museum
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| Established | 1967 |
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| Location | Pickering, North Yorkshire, England |
| Accreditation | Arts Council England (AN:1359) |
| Collection size | 60,000 objects |
| Public transit access | Pickering (NYMR) |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 12 May 1969 |
| Reference no. | 1315853 |
The Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life is a cool museum in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England. It's all about how people lived and worked in the past. Imagine stepping back in time! The museum shows what old shops looked like. You can see a barber's shop, a blacksmith's forge, and even a chemist's store. There's also a cobbler's shop, a cooper's workshop, and a printer's office. You can explore a gentleman's drapery, a dairy, and a hardware store. The museum also has a Victorian-era pub and a cozy parlor. Plus, there's a special gallery with historic costumes.
The museum is located in a beautiful old mansion. This building is very special and is listed as Grade II*. It also has old farm buildings next to it. Inside, the museum has a huge collection of over 60,000 items!
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A Glimpse into the Past
The Beck Isle Museum helps you understand daily life long ago. It shows how people worked and what their homes looked like. You can see tools, clothes, and everyday objects from the past. It's like a time capsule of rural life in North Yorkshire.
The Sydney Smith Photo Collection
One of the most interesting parts of the museum is its collection of photographs. These pictures were taken by a famous local photographer named Sydney Smith (1884–1958). Sydney loved photography even though he had poor eyesight. He had measles when he was a child, which affected his vision.
Sydney's Life and Work
Sydney Smith started his photography business in the early 1900s. He ran it with his wife, Maud. When World War I began, Sydney went to fight. Maud kept the shop running while he was away. After the war, Sydney decided to open a garage. But he still spent all his free time taking amazing photographs.
What the Photos Show
The museum has thousands of Sydney Smith's photos. Many of them are on display for visitors to see. Most of these pictures were taken between the 1920s and the late 1940s. They show scenes from Pickering and the nearby villages. You can see local events and pictures of the people who lived there. These photos give us a wonderful look at what the Rydale area was like over 70 years ago.
Gallery
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Living room
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Press
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Station Hotel
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Living room
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Inner court yard
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Pharmacy
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Hairdresser
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Tailor
External links
- Official website: http://www.beckislemuseum.org.uk
