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A fabulous little handbook to guide the visitor around Swaledale, printed in Richmond although date unknown.
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Selection of concert programmes designed by the children of Keld School

Insurance schedule for the Institute building for 1923 - 1924

Richard Kearton was a gifted public speaker who shared his passion and interest for the natural world with audiences throughout the British Isles. He published many books, which included photographs by his brother Cherry, which allowed the general…

Original catalogue from the 1946 Sheep Sale at Reeth

Interview of Raymond Parker by Glenda Calvert relating to farming at Kisdon Farm, Muker

A collection of postcards from various private photograph collections

Photographs of residents, families and local people of Keld
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A miscellaneous collection of photographs and postcards from the private collection of Mollie Pearson. The document can be downloaded to view in full screen

Souvenir programme and script of a 1943 play performed in Keld Public Hall.
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1936 published article on Keld postman Jack Rukin's rural postal round which included delivering mail to the remote Tan Hill Inn, complete with photographs.

Historical information on the Old Gang and Surrender mines in Swaledale

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Original catalogue from the 1926 Muker Sheep Sales in Mr Guy's paddock next to the Show Field.

History of Muker school, and this document provides a wonderful insight into the life and times of school children attending school in a northern dale in the 1950's.

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1933 Proposal Letter and Opening & Dedication Order of Service 24th October 1934