The museum is in the former Methodist
school. It contains a large selection of items connected with the
history of the life and work in the Dales of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.
If you want to find out about the history of life & the lead mining industry in the
dales, this is the place to come.
The Museum is the base for the 'Friends of the Museum' and their talks and shows
by guest speakers on very varied features of the dales history.
Recently a series of very interesting walks to examine and learn about
the bronze, iron and Romano-British ages' remains in the two dales was lead by
the well known expert and author Tim Laurie. Future similar events are planned.
It is also the venue for a series of events during the Swaledale
Festival.
The link on the left
is to the Talks site run by Jeremy Hutchinson.
The talks are on Monday evenings at 8pm, June , July & August.
The 2008 talks start on Monday 9th June 2008 and run each Monday till the 1st September 2008.
Hudson House Rural Resource and Enterprise Centre web-site should be a first port of call - it has a great deal of information and links relevant to Swaledale & Arkengarthdale. Regular courses are run here.
See the index page to see all the Community links available, some available by video link on Two Dales Live.
'A traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a great day out for the whole family, with entertainments, trade stands and a chance to see some of the best livestock on display. A real treat for everyone, whether you live in the area or are here on holiday.' (Quote from the site.)
Tan Hill
Sheep Show
The Agricultural Show with emphasis on the local Swaledale breed of sheep, held by the Tan Hill Inn - the highest pub in England.
Contact: use the Hudson House information page or the inn web-site above.
Organised by Richmond Motor Club. The "Scott Trial", still the longest one day trial in the world, and probably the biggest physical and mental challenge of one's life to many of its competitors. (Quote from their web-site)
