A collection of photographs and postcards of Keld and Upper Swaledale illustrating how little Keld has changed and what life was like in days gone by.
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Bible presented to Mr & Mrs George Clarkson for being the first couple to marry in the Methodist Chapel in December 1936. The chapel was originally built in 1841 but was not registered for marriages until nearly one hundred years later
The story of the Keld Institute from its beginnings as part of the mid-Victorian passion for self improvement, to the great 1913 dispute over dancing, to its present-day re-formation as an modern activity and exhibition space.
The first flock book detailing the founding committee members, rules and breed specifications, and first registered tups. These books are now very rare as only a limited number of copies were produced. Can be downloaded to view in full screen.
The Harker family lived in the house that was demolished so Keld public hall could be built. This is Solomon Harker, son of John Harker (Keld) & Hannah Pounder (Thwaite). Solomon married Nancy Peacock in 1841 and they then emigrated to America in…