Its all about you! – You create, you curate, your story, your object, your art, your museum Allan’s CollectionHammer Heads, Temporary Bull Ring Nose and Milk Handle. All brought by Allan Heseltine because…Mysterious LabelsAs part of Smart Gallery Grassington, we have launched the mysterious labels fun project! Spread…A People’s Guide to the River with Rommi SmithA People’s Guide to the River The project posits that just as rivers define boarders…Richard’s Miniature Thermos FlaskRichard Bancroft, a very good friend of Smart Gallery, made this miniature reproduction of Carolyn's…Tower BankI used to work as a building contractor. One day, 40 years ago, a lady…ShillelaghIrish cudgel of blackthor or oak, at least 150 years old. Loaned by Michael Egan…Monument to the Last TreeBased on the lightning struck tree near Gargrave, with the title referencing the many tree…Sheila’s TypewriterTypewriters have been the center of my life since I was 16 years old. I…Nan’s Paper from WallThis fragment of paper note date 1934 was taken off a wall of a very…Fuse TesterMade by James Birdsall after a lunch session in "The Dev" 🙂 Loaned by Peter…The Crocodile and The PianoArtwork made by Amy Smith (age 4) and mum. A little bit painted every day…Picture of boat & photograph of danceThe boat picture was drawn by my oldest daughter after an exciting trip in my sister's…Photographs of the replacement of the Tin Bridge to a Wooden Bridge at Linton FallsI brought the photographs so local people could look through and recognise some familar faces! When the…Bum WobblerSaw them on Carry on etc. movies. Bought on a whim- great fun, kids love…Hola Pepsi Cola – ‘The memories’Hola Pepsi Cola was created by a group of unicorns and one non believer. The…Cradle RollThis is the craddle roll from the church which I was baptised at which has…Mining HammerThis mining hammer is a bit too big for building stone walls but I still like…Concorde Luggage TagI've flown to and from the Caribbean over 30 times for business, always in economy,…Lettuce’s DollThis doll belonged to my (maternal) granny. I was allowed to look at her as…Victorian Jelly MouldI have a collection of different sizes and colours of jelly moulds. I used to…Robert Fort’s Russian collectionI first visited the Soviet Union in 1974, having studied Russian at school (with Martin…PaddingtonHomemade by my children's Grandmother 30 years ago. Loaned by Rebecca CarrCraven Museum & Gallery treasuresLast year, we did Smart Gallery for the first time at Craven Museum & Gallery,…Ray Snape ArtworkAcrylic on canvas. Shire and Foal, I had been painting commissions and wanted to do…FrogsI never knew if my mother thought much of my frog 'collection'. However one day…GallstonesLithuanian Baron Kagan escaped Nazis by hiding in a factory outside ghetto walls. He was…TapFound on a Greek beach, in the 1980s while on holiday with Peter Coe. I…Wedding Ring & BroochWhen I was a schoolgirl, I thought my name was very boring and wished to…John Cooper Clarke poetry bookJohn Cooper Clarke inspired Dave Oldridge to write poetry. Loaned by Paula VickersJewellery Weighing ScalesJewellery weighing scales for weighing precious metals. Found in the Smithy top shelf in a…Shrapnel & many other treasures“In 1944 during the Second World War in Burma Martyn Skinner, my grandfather woke up…Wine GlassIn 1886 my grandmother, together with her parents and 6 brothers, went to live in…Cigarette packetFound in our roof, at home. We live in a house that was built in…Edwardian Swimming Costume & ShoesEdwardian Swimming Costume and Shoes which came from Skipton Girls High School. Loaned by Paula Vickers…The metal craneI like it because it's metal and it's quite realistic. It was a present for…Junkyard BaseThis is the biggest model I have built by myself without instructions. It might seem…1940’s FoodIt belonged to Rose Walmsley who was late caretaker of the Devonshire Institute. Loaned by…Blackpool Balloon Tram, 1960This miniature tram was given to me as a birthday present by my sister. I…Rose Walmsley’s PhotographRose Walmsley photographed with children at Grassington Lodge. She was the nanny of the children…The Household GuideThis is a fascinating insight into the life of an early 20th century housewife, covering…Yorkshire Dales National Park Warden fabric & metal badgesWhen I started working for the National Park 12 years ago I became known as…TronesVintage hooks used by butchers and in farmhouses for weighing meat. I chose this object…MezuzahJewish Door Post Symbol. Brought from Russia/ Poland in about 1870 by my Great Grandparents…Bazaar- Booklet & Grassington District Official Guide, 1930sBazaar- Booklet, 1930. Grassington District Official Guide, 1930s Loaned by John WhiteoakSkeletonBought on Ebay. I think it has come off a stained glass window... Loaned by…1897 China Mug1897 China Mug commemorating Queen Victoria 60 years of glorious reign. It came from Low…Owl Vase with Greek Evzone ShoeMy father was born in Istambul into a wealthy family (they were gold merchants). However,…20p Mule CoinA 'mule' coin minted a few years ago without the year on it. I heard…Bear “Gert-Danby”Stewart bought this bear for 6'd at a jumble-sale in Church house, Grassington in the…Two Brass Camels & PhotographDuring the Second World War my father enroled in the army and bought these two…Yellow Chinese Tea ServiceThis reminds me of visiting an optician in the Far East. The proceedings started with…Vintage Set of Miniature Carpet bowlsVintage Set of Miniature Carpet bowls. Used nowadays to play on snooker tables. Loaned by…Sign Writer BrushesMy father was a signwriter for Plaxton buses, Scarborough. These were his brushes. Loaned by Jane…Scooter Panels & Matching HelmetPanels from Scooter Restoration with matching Scooter helmet. Made by "Gatch" Halifax. Loaned by Derrick…BrimboDoll given to me when aged around 5/6 years old by my Auntie, made in…Richard’s Treasures: Clay Pipe & CoinsClay pipe found in a dry stone wall by Richard's dad while repairing it. Coins…Moonwalk Bra and MedalWorn during my 26 mile Moonwalk Marathon in London. Started at 10:30pm finished at 6:30…Beatrice’s Christening Cake BearBeatrice’s Christening Cake Bear Beatrice was christened in 2009, and since we were living in…Railway LampIt's lived in the village since the railway was closed in the 60's. Loaned by…Race LegMy dad used it when he took part in motorbike racing. The space between the…“Little Miss Cutie Pie”“Little Miss Cutie Pie” This really is her name and its written underneath! I discovered…Ship Masthead Lamp“We holidayed in the Scilly Isles last year and I became completely fascinated by this…Beatrice’s First ShoesBeatrice’s 1st Shoes Beatrice took her first ‘free’ steps on her first birthday in these…My Wedding ShoesVictoria’s Wedding Shoes I love everything about these shoes; their smell (!), their styling, the…Wooden House – Cigarette DispenserTwo German prisoners of war used to work at my Dad's farm. They made this…Seal NecklaceThis beautiful necklace belonged to Pam's family and she loaned it to Smart Gallery Grassington…Farming ConnectionsPam Jacques kindly loaned to Smart Gallery a very good selection of objects with farming…Chinese ChopBarbara's Chinese Personal Name Seal. "Memories of a wonderful New Year in Hong Kong". Barbara…Wedding Ring Cushion & Photo of Grandfather and GrandmotherMy Grandfather and Gradmother met on a cruise ship which, like the Titanic, was sunk by…Remains of a Welsh WheelbarrowMy grandfather was foreman at a limestone quarry in North Wales. This was his wheelbarrow,…Richard Bancroft’s artworkRichard is a very good friend of Smart Gallery staff and he always brings in…Puppets" It just fascinates me how different puppets can be." Amanda Ackroyd. The puppet on…Matrioska dollsLoaned by Amanda Ackroyd to make you wonder...1950’s Tin Dollhouse & GarageLoaned by Amanda Ackroyd to bring all your childhood memories flooding back.The Five-Pound SecretaryAluminium Featherweight Blick The Blickensderfer Typewriter Company began to make their model 5 even lighter…Books-Bo-Beep Nursery Rhymes: 1953- My first Sunday School prize -Cinderella: 1955- Another Sunday School prize…Spoons & knifeCollected pieces by my Granny in the 1900's. Used at family parties - jelly, trifle,…Hope & Social Band Jacket with feedback notes attachedThis summer Grassington Festival worked with Hope and Social and the good people of Grassington…2015 UK Edith Cavell £5 Silver Proof CoinAfter a 200,000 signed petition to have Edith Cavell on the £2 coin, instead the…Thermos Flask "I have been clearing out my mum's home and came across a collection of Thermos…Prize Sow & Skipping GameI don't like waste, we waste far too much. I made these two sculptures at… Smart Gallery Grassington is sponsored by:
