Fostering interest in, and care for, the distinctive character and heritage of North Craven

Anne Read M.B.E. 1943-2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the death of our former President, Anne Read M.B.E. Anne became our President in 2015 but she had been involved with the Trust since the early 1970s after she came to live in the area with her husband, Peter, when he took up the position of Director of Music at Giggleswick School. Her professional skills as a librarian were soon utilised by the Trust when she was tasked with the setting up of the Museum of North Craven Life. Anne’s exc

johnncuthbert

5 days ago

Next NCHT event: 7 December

‘ How well do you know the area? ’ A photo quiz by Robin Bundy. Robin has been taking photos of features throughout this summer. It’s also the Mince Pie Event and will take place on Sunday 7th December at 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, Settle.

johnncuthbert

Nov 20

Golden find from Grassington at Skipton Museum

What is a gold lunula? A gold lunula is a type of Bronze Age collar or necklace named after its crescent moon shape. The culture of making gold lunulas was believed to have started in Ireland and the majority of known examples have been found there. Little is known for certain about them, so they are still quite mysterious objects. Read full report here .

johnncuthbert

Oct 24