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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

There is just one week until we are transported back in time for Malton Regency Weekend! To find out more visit or website here: www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/regency-week... Book your tickets for the Country Ball and Soirée via our online booking page: www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booki...

A poster outlining the Malton Regency Weekend.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us on Saturday to learn all about the history of local transport and trade! The tour takes a route along a stretch of riverbank via Navigation Wharf, now a forgotten backwater, telling the story of Malton’s 18th and 19th century transport and trade, and life before the motor car.

County Bridge between Malton and Norton, taken from the former Railway Bride in the 1920s

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are hosting a Regency Soirée next week, but what is a soirée? More intimate than a ball, a soirée is an elegant social gathering centring around light entertainment, music, food, and socialising.

Four people dressed in Regency costume sat at a table full of refreshments from last year's Regency Ball.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Coinciding with Malton Regency Weekend, we are conducting another Georgian Town Tour! Discover how Malton transformed from a medieval town into a prospering Georgian market place, and the people who made Malton grow into the town we know today

Painting of Malton Market Place in the nineteenth century, showing what is now the square containing Linton's Pet Shop and Pizza on the Square.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you want to learn more about transport and trade in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Malton? Join us on a town tour along a stretch of the riverbank via Navigation Wharf towards the railway station, and discover what was once a bustling area imperative for trade.

An artists impression of nineteenth century Malton, illustrating the large railway goods shed and the new bridge leading to Derwent Mill and Bridge Street.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Onthisday in 1932, a typhoid outbreak commenced in Malton. Unbeknownst at the time, to be typhoid, a young harvester demonstrated persistent symptoms of enteric fever and was taken to the Institution, later named Spring Hall, after seeing a doctor.

A map of Malton displaying blue lines indicating the water mains, red lines representing drains and sewers, while X's symbolise affected households. The triangle locates Spring Hall, where patients were taken.

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Nick Fletcher @nickfletcher65.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Don't miss malton museum this season #malton #museums @maltonmuseum.bsky.social

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Annette has been busy this morning creating a sumptuous window display at Kemps ahead of Malton Regency Weekend next month! Among the ornate details and characters with their own handcrafted Georgian outfits, you will find all the details for the Country Ball, Soirée, and raffle tickets.

Annette stood near the Regency window display at Kemps Bookshop.

A front facing view of the window display.

A close up of part of the display, which features a string quartet of felt mice wearing Georgian costume.

A close up of part of the display, which features a 'You're Invited' invitation.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Immerse yourself in the world of Jane Austen and Bridgerton next month, as we recreate elite Georgian entertainment in the Malton Regency Weekend! You are cordially invited to the event of the season — Malton Country Ball and Soirée on Friday 9th October and Saturday 10th October, respectively.

A woman at the centre of the room as others dance around her.

A stage with a live band and singers, as guests prepare for their dance to begin.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Local horses became nationally renowned in the eighteenth century. The Darley Arabian arrived from Aleppo, Syria, in the early 1700s after being purchased by British consul and merchant Thomas Darley. The horse resided at the Darley family stud at Aldby Park in Buttercrambe, and 95% of all...

Painting of Bay Malton with riding John Singleton up, painted by George Stubbs.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you know Daniel Defoe described Malton as having the ‘best Market in the County for Horses, Cattle, and Provisions’ when he visited in the 1720s? He narrates that ‘This Town is divided into two Parts, by the River, which are called Old and New Malton…The Town is well-built and inhabited, and..

A section from Daniel Defoe's 'A tour thro the whole Island of Great Britain' where he recounts his trip to Malton and the surrounding area in the 1720s.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Can you help us find out a bit more information about this image? It was discovered during recent renovations at Suddabys. Read the thread below to see what we already know.

A group photograph of soldiers taken in Malton during the First World War.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Malton and Norton have an expansive history with the horse racing industry, spanning centuries. In our town tour, we will explore this element of local history, touching on the medieval horse markets and the many 18th century coaching inns, covering key contributions to the successful racing town.

Taken from the c.1900 Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News, the image shows several photos of horses and their trainers.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Do you want to get your hands on a rare first edition novel by a revered author and signed by a celebrated actor? Georgette Heyer was a best-selling author of historical fiction, known for her pioneering Regency era romances inspired by Jane Austen. As part of the Malton Regency Weekend, we are...

A first edition of Frederica by Georgette Heyer, signed by Sir Stephen Fry.

Front cover of Frederica by Georgette Heyer.

Front cover of April Lady by Georgette Heyer.

A first edition of April Lady by Georgette Heyer, signed by Sir Stephen Fry.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The museum is closed tomorrow morning for a volunteer event, but will be open in the afternoon from 1pm!

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Do you want to immerse yourself in the world of a Georgian aristocrat? Join us for our next major event as we host a Regency Weekend! Comprising a country ball and soirée, enjoy a resplendent couple of days filled with music, dance, and entertainment inspired by the early nineteenth century.

A female dancer at the centre of the ballroom as others dance around her. Taken at Malton Regency Ball 2025.

Lottie from Dance the Past guiding dancers.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Romans had multiple omniscient gods, driven by a combination of magic, superstition, and ritual. But did you know amulets were used to cultivate the gods' approval and act as a supernatural shield against harm and misfortune inflicted by evil?

A Curse Tablet, which invoked supernatural means to inflict trauma on others.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Created in 1942 by J.S. Purvis, the image is an artistic impression of Old Malton Priory in the Middle Ages. In our town tour on Saturday, we will reveal the hidden history of Malton’s origins and explore features inside St. Mary’s Church and in the former priory grounds by the river.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In the medieval period, to be interred within a coffin was not widespread. It may have been dictated by the condition of the corpse and thus comply with sanitary regulations, but it was often a sign of status. Coffins were, however, used to transport the body.

An 18th century coffin rest on the grounds of St, Mary's Priory Church in Old Malton

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We would like to show our appreciation and say a particular thank you to one of our special guests at Malton Roman Festival, Lindsey Davis! Despite the arduous journey to get here, Lindsey made it to Malton to discuss her latest Flavia Albia novel, with fans who had patiently waited to meet her.

Author Lindsey Davis with Roman Festival Co-ordinator Louise Lewis.

Lindsey Davis discussing her book at Malton Roman Festival.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Do you want to learn more about Malton’s medieval history? Join us on Saturday 1st August for our next town tour! The layout of Malton town centre has changed very little since medieval times, but its early origins are now well concealed behind later Georgian and Victorian buildings.

A woman stood in a medieval stone coffin, with a man posing next to it.

St. Mary's Church, taken from the front.

Inside St, Mary's Priory Church, looking towards the alter.

Three stone coffins propped against a wall in the churchyard at St. Mary's Priory.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in Malton Roman Festival V! From re-enactors, authors, researchers, and food & drink caterers to sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers, Malton Roman Festival would not be possible without all your support.

Eburakon Re-enactment with two members showcasing their research.

Two horses and their riders from The Northern Horse.

Horrible Histories author signing a book.

Acclaimed author Lindsey Davis discussing her book.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We would like to show our appreciation to everyone who has supported us! The Festival would not be possible without volunteers, re-enactors, sponsors, and everyone who took part. Look out for photos from today over the coming week as we showcase yet another successful Malton Roman Festival!

Graphic thanking everyone who supported Malton Roman Festival V.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Malton Roman Festival V is tomorrow! Join us in Orchard Fields from 10:00 am for a day of Roman history for all the family. All the details are across our social media pages and website. We can't wait to see you all there!

Four Roman soldiers marching across a field

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

With just a couple of days until Malton Roman Festival V, here is the schedule for the day!

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Our Malton Roman Festival Team Leader, Louise, was on BBC Radio York this morning discussing Roman Malton and the upcoming festival! Listen from 1:10:00 on BBC Sounds here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Read an exclusive interview with Terry Deary, who will be joining us at Malton Roman Festival, in this week’s Gazette & Herald! He discusses how he got into writing, anecdotes from his latest book Revolting, and that he believes volunteers are the real heroes, who go around unnoticed doing good.

An image of the Terry Deary interview in the newspaper, with photos.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Feast like a Roman and enjoy some delicacies from Ancient Rome at Malton Roman Festival V! 🍽️ We will once again have a range of delicious food and drink available. New editions include: 🥩 Fizziwig Food 🇮🇹 Risotto2Go 🍰 Casa Mia Italian Restaurant ☕️ The Coffee Box UK 🍺 Storymaker Mead

Ryedale Vineyard stall with a Roman soldier browsing wine

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Have you purchased your tickets for our next summer lecture? On Thursday, Chris Needham will explore James Cook’s distant voyages, outlining encounters with Indigenous communities, and reflect on shaping perceptions of the world. Book your tickets here: www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booki...

Poster containing all the details for the lecture

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The Romans arrive in Malton next Sunday! There’s just one week to go until Malton Roman Festival V, a great day out for all the family on the site of an old Roman fort. 🎟️ Purchase your tickets on our website here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We will be joined by several historical, research, and archaeology groups at Malton Roman Festival V, who will each exhibit aspects of Roman life and discuss any recent research. 🏛️Attending historical groups: MAP Archaeology York Roman Bath Museum Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society

Two researchers from Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society

Child searching for archaeological finds with MAP Archaeology

With the help of a memeber of Fridaythorpe, Fimber and Wetwang Archaeology Project (FFWAP), a child cleans archaeological finds.

Two children searching for archaeological finds with MAP Archaeology.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are still looking for sponsors surrounding our bale campaign. Just £5 each, they provide seating for our festival goers without damaging Orchard Fields. If you would like to sponsor a hay bale, pop into the museum or visit our website here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Malton Roman Festival is a great family day out, offering a range of fun and creative activities for children, including some new additions! 🛡️Shield & sword painting 🏺Terracotta air dry clay pot/lamp making 🪖Cardboard Roman helmet painting 🍃Laurel wreath making 🎨 Mosaic making 🏛️Archaeology dig

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Titled 'Imagined Geographies and First Encounters,' Chris Needham will explore the journeys of Captain James Cook in our next summer lecture. Journals and diaries offer fascinating insights into the past, with those of explorers sparking profound questions when they returned from distant voyages.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

During the 18th century, a new group of landowners with fresh interests began developing Malton and shaping it into the market town we know today. A 1728 painting by John Settrington illustrates the beginnings of the town layout, with St. Leonard’s Church in the centre, missing the top of its...

1728 painting, titled 'The New Malton' by John Settrington. St Leonard's Church is in the centre, with Castlegate and Yorkersgate also identifiable.

A hand drawn 1730s map of Malton. The contemporary layout of the town is visible, with the crossroads (Castlegate, Yorkersgate, Wheelgate, and Old Maltongate) and the Market Place visible, as well as the River Derwent, The Old Lodge, and many medieval and Early Modern features.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📚 Step into the authors’ tent at Malton Roman Festival this year 📚 Whether you're fascinated by Roman Britain, love historical fiction, or simply enjoy a great story, our authors’ tent is packed with talent this year…

Group photo consisting of:
Louise Lewis, organiser of Malton Roman Festival
Simon J Turney
Simon Elliott
Kate Cunningham

Kate Cunningham reading one of her illustrative 'Vlad the Flea' books

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Calling all Horrible Histories fans… 📚 Terry Deary, best-selling author of Horrible Histories and A History of Britain in Ten Enemies, is coming to Malton! Join him at Malton Roman Festival on 19 July for a reading and talk with fascinating insights about Roman history, followed by a book signing.

Terry Deary at Malton Roman Festival 2024, holding two of his books. Text on the image reads 'Best selling author returns to Malton Roman Festival.'

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the heat, visit us at the museum, where it is cool all year round! 🌡️☀️ We are open tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday, 10:30 - 15:30.

East Room at Malton Museum, featuring 2026 exhibitions.

Dr Forsyth's records and watercolours painted by his wife, Dorothea.

A selection of Roman pottery on display at the museum.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Last chance to get discounted Roman Festival tickets… ⏳ Watch history come to life on Sunday 19 July at Orchard Field, Malton. 🎟 Book before 1st July to save on your tickets! Visit our online shop here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop 📸 Legion march, taken by James Hardisty

Group of soldiers on a Roman Legion march

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Help us supply seating for Malton Roman Festival V and sponsor a bale! Just £5 each, they provide seating for our festival goers without damaging Orchard Fields. If you'd like to sponsor a hay bale, pop into the museum or visit our website: malton-museum-shop.square.site/.../back-a......

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are pleased to announce Northern Horse will join us at Malton Roman Festival V! This group of history re-enactors will bring the Ala Augusta Prima Gallorum along to Delgovicia Fort. They will display drills in training and show their expertise and skill in battle when supporting a Legion.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

There is just one month to go - have you got your tickets for Malton Roman Festival V yet? Join us for a day packed with Roman history for all the family on the site of the old Roman fort! The Early Bird Discount is still available, so grab your tickets before 1st July to get 10 % off.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Titled 'Imagined Geographies and First Encounters,' Chris Needham will explore the journeys of Captain James Cook in a lecture next month. Journals and diaries offer fascinating insights into the past, with those of explorers sparking profound questions when they returned from distant voyages.

Sketch of a Māori bartering a spiny lobster for a handkerchief from Sir Joseph Banks, 1769

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us on our Georgian Boom Time town tour on 4th July! We will consider the earlier layout of medieval Malton, before exploring how it developed into a Georgian market town, which became a prosperous regional market centre for nearly three centuries.

Painting of Malton Market Place by local artist Dorothea Forsyth.

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Do you want to immerse yourself in Roman life? Our re-enactment village and living history area promises to be at the heart of Malton Roman Festival V! We will welcome back many familiar faces, including The Longthorpe Legion, Magister Militum , Eburakon, Legio VI Victrix, SylvanKin, and...

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Malton Museum @maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Next week, shepherdess, spinner, and wool-crafter, Sue Wiles, will be joining us for our next lecture! Titled 'The Life of a Wool-crafter', Sue will discuss how she got into the trade, the history, and the importance of keeping an old tradition alive in a world of mass production and synthetics.

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