We are currently cataloguing our Collection of over two thousand exhibits displayed over two floors, but to give you an idea of the range of things we have here are some examples:

221 Sampler, made by Elizabeth Thompson aged 13. It is dated 1862 the year Reeth Friends School opened. This school replaced the Methodist School built in 1836 (and now the Museum) as the main day school for the area. We know that Elizabeth lived in Fremington and married Francis Gill the ironmonger in Reeth. Her descendents still live in the village.

239 Photograph of Reeth Show 1899, one of the many local photographs we have in our archive

267 Metal skirt lifter, patented in the 1890s by a Canadian lady - used to raise the skirt to save it from being soiled while walking in muddy areas, part of our costume and accessories display.

264 Detail from a baby's bonnet, made of chemical lace

304 Joiner's moulding plane, stamped Milder, 56 Grainger St, and the owner's initials 'TA', part of a large collection of local joiner's tools

326 One of several mystery objects in the Museum, made of wood this bears an old label bearing the words 'Toss Claw' - we have no idea what it is, do you?