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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

🏺 The Museum is coming to Hellifield! Real museum objects, local history, family activities, memories, crafts and our new children’s story area. Sat 14 Nov 1pm-5pm Hellifield Institute FREE - no booking - just drop in. Please share with anyone in the area!

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Something spooky is coming to The Folly... 👻🕯️ Two nights of M R James, performed by Robert Lloyd Parry in our intimate Coffee House. 19 Dec - Gravest Fears 20 Dec - Dead Men's Eyes Four different tales. Just 31 seats each night. Which night - or both? Tickets: thefolly.org.uk/whats-on

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A cosy Christmas evening at The Folly 🎄🎶 Local choir Octameron performs Christmas favourites in our decorated Coffee House, with just 31 seats. Thurs 10 Dec Bar from 6:30pm - mulled wine & mince pies Concert 7pm Book: bit.ly/3VHATHJ

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🏠 Ever wondered what’s behind the door of Dr Buck’s House in Settle? Join a FREE guided tour and discover its history, Edward Elgar’s connection with the house and plans for its future. Or visit the front-room display 11am-3pm without booking. bit.ly/4iWjmFq

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Folly is now on Bloomberg Connects. Explore our Grade I listed building, North Craven stories, and museum collections through the free arts and culture app. Search for The Folly or Museum of North Craven Life, or open the guide here: bit.ly/4wv2g4S

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday we shared the story of Jane Ingham, who baked at The Folly in the 1840s and 1850s. Nearly 180 years later, the Coffee House is still a place to enjoy something homemade! 🍰☕ What's your favourite Folly treat? Open Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From Jane’s bread oven to today’s Coffee House! 🍞 For National Baker Day, meet Jane Ingham, who baked at The Folly in the 1840s and 1850s, using an oven in what is now our Coffee House. Nearly 180 years later, homemade cakes and bakes are still part of life at The Folly! ☕ #NationalBakerDay

Depiction of a historical kitchen scene at The Folly Museum, featuring individuals engaged in oatcake making. The room contains period-appropriate furnishings and utensils.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This pipe from The Folly’s collection has a Chester-hallmarked silver mount, possibly dating to 1908-09. Smoking was once commonplace in homes, pubs, workplaces and on public transport. Today, we understand its serious health risks much better. What memories does this object bring back?

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What a weekend! ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Dr Buck's House, Zion Chapel and The Museum is Coming to You in Ingleton. It's been wonderful meeting you, sharing stories and celebrating North Craven's heritage together. And thank you to everyone who made it possible!

The Zion Chapel, Settle interior featuring wooden pews and a central pulpit. Above the pulpit, there is an organ. The image has overlay text: "The Folly, Settle, Yorkshire Dales" and "Thank you."

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Coming to Settle this weekend? 🎨 Zion Chapel opens for a special art exhibition, with good availability on Saturday. 🏠 Dr Buck's House tours are almost full! Both are FREE for Heritage Open Days - advance booking required. bit.ly/4hw398D

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Coming into Settle this weekend? Zion Chapel is opening for a special contemporary art exhibition inside one of Settle's rarely opened historic buildings. Friday is filling up, but Saturday still has good availability. FREE - advance booking required: bit.ly/4yFXaEb

A painting on an easel depicts an abstract figure with a textured, dark background. The setting is an old, dimly lit room with weathered walls and a wooden door, beneath a window with frosted glass panes.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't forget to book our FREE Heritage Open Days events this week! 🏠 Dr Buck's House - 18 Sept 🎨 Zion Chapel - 18-19 Sept Demand is high and some slots are nearly full. Advance booking required. Details & booking: thefolly.org.uk/whats-on

Flyer for "Heritage Open Days" featuring The Folly, Settle, Yorkshire Dales. Includes event details: Zion Chapel Art Exhibition and Tours of Dr Buck's House on September 18-19, 2026. There's a QR code and website link for more information.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A big week for The Folly! 18-19 Sept - Heritage Open Days at Dr Buck's House & Zion Chapel. FREE, advance booking required. 20 Sept - The Museum is Coming to You in Ingleton. Objects, activities & local memories. FREE, no booking needed. We hope to see you!

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Christmas crafting, mulled wine, a mince pie and your own handmade wreath to take home. 🎄 Join our relaxed Christmas Wreath Workshop in Settle. 📅 Fri 27 Nov, 1-4pm 🎟 £40 - everything included No experience needed. Book: bit.ly/4yvSFvG

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Old walls. New perspectives. For two days only, Zion Chapel becomes an art gallery - contemporary work inside one of Settle's rarely opened historic spaces. 18-19 September FREE - advance booking essential. Book: bit.ly/3SP45vs

Advertisement for an art exhibition at Zion Chapel during Heritage Open Days. Includes abstract artwork, exhibition dates (18-19 September 2026), and instructions to book a place at thefolly.org.uk. Themes include discovering creativity and hidden places.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Two rarely opened Settle buildings are opening their doors for Heritage Open Days! 🏠 Tour Dr Buck's House 🎨 Explore an art exhibition inside Zion Chapel 18-19 September FREE - advance booking required. Find out more and book: thefolly.org.uk/whats-on

Heritage Open Days poster featuring "The Folly" in Settle, Yorkshire Dales. It highlights a Zion Chapel art exhibition and tours of Dr Buck's House, scheduled for 18-19 September 2026. Includes a QR code and website thefolly.org.uk.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

When was the last time your whole family sat down for a proper photograph? This Horner studio portrait was taken in Settle between 1890 and 1920. Do you have an old family portrait tucked away? Share it and tell us the story behind it. bit.ly/4uLKj0V

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Museum is coming to Ingleton! Join us for a free day of real museum objects, local history, discoveries and activities for all ages. Sunday 20 September 11am-3pm Ingleton Community Centre Come for five minutes or stay all day - everyone welcome. bit.ly/46l18ps

A poster announces "The Museum is Coming to You" event at Ingleton Community Centre, Main Street, Ingleton, on Sunday 20 September, 11AM-3PM. It features the Folly Museum and includes images of museum artifacts and people engaging in activities. A note encourages visits for "five minutes or stay all day." The event is labeled as free and open to all.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hidden history. Open doors. For one day only, step inside Dr Buck’s House in Settle. Discover this rarely seen Georgian townhouse, its connection with Edward Elgar and plans to bring it back to life. Friday 18 September Free tours - but booking essential. Book now: bit.ly/4ctCJl9

Promotional flyer for "Heritage Open Days" at Dr Buck's House, featuring tours available on 18 September 2026. Includes a focus on historical connections with Edward Elgar. The background includes a plaque dedicated to Edward Elgar and a message encouraging booking.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What happens when the Museum comes to you? We bring some of the Museum with us! Get up close to real museum objects, discover their stories - and bring along your own old photos, objects or North Craven memories too. 20 September, 11am-3pm Ingleton Community Centre Free

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Fancy giving this a go? Mr W. Kiklin poses with his penny farthing in the 1880s, photographed by the Horner Studio. Getting on was only the first challenge - riding one took balance, nerve and plenty of confidence. Would you have been brave enough? SETCL : 2022.1.8.52

A person stands beside a vintage penny-farthing bicycle in a Victorian-style setting. The image is part of a display for The Folly Museum of North Craven Life, with sponsorship from Arts Council England.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

An old postcard can tell quite a story. This view of Ingleton Church is from our collection - and next month we're bringing the Museum to Ingleton. Have an old photo, postcard or object with a local story? Bring it along and tell us about it. 20 Sept, 11am-3pm. Free. bit.ly/46l18ps

A vintage postcard of a large church building titled "Ingleton Church" with the label "Museum of North Craven Life" below it. At the top, there is an emblem for "The Folly, Settle, Yorkshire Dales." The bottom contains event details: "The Museum is Coming to You" at Ingleton Community Centre, Main Street, Ingleton, LA6 3HG, on Sunday 20 September from 11 AM to 3 PM. The background features a subtle map design.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

British summer, 1861 style. Settle travelled to Clapham for cricket - and rain fell "in torrents". Naturally, they spent the delay "discussing a splendid lunch". At the rematch Settle led by 21 runs, before "a panic seemed to seize the Settle men".

A vintage newspaper clipping titled "Cricket, Rain & A Splendid Lunch," from North Craven, August 1861. The text details a cricket match at Clapham, involving players from Settle and Clapham. It describes the progress of the game, mentioning rain interruptions and scores, with Settle scoring 115 and Clapham 89 in their innings. There is a photo at the bottom of an old cricket pavilion by a lake. Logos for The Folly Museum, Heritage Fund, and Arts Council England are featured.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For World Photography Day, meet the Horners - a Settle family who photographed North Craven for almost a century. Michael began in 1864. Anthony took over aged just 16, Elizabeth Ann also trained as a photographer, and their son Eddie continued the story. Their collection lives on at The Folly.

This is a vintage black and white photograph of Anthony Horner. The individual is standing and wearing formal attire with a watch chain. The image is part of an exhibit by the Museum of North Craven Life, associated with The Folly and supported by Arts Council England. The text mentions World Photography Day.

This image features an old photograph of an individual with a formal outfit, presented as part of a display for World Photography Day at The Folly Museum of North Craven Life. The display is supported by Arts Council England and Heritage Fund, and highlights Michael Horner as a significant figure in photography history.

A vintage photograph of Settle's Market Place, featuring an arched building with people nearby. The image is part of an exhibit from The Folly, Museum of North Craven Life for World Photography Day. The photo includes logos for Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Tomorrow is World Photography Day! We'd love to see North Craven through your eyes. Reply with a favourite local photo - a view, village, walk, building, wildlife or somewhere special to you. We'll bring some favourites together into a community gallery tomorrow. 📷

A historic stone building with a signpost outside Malham, located in Settle, Yorkshire Dales. The building is part of an image promoting The Folly and a photography event titled "Show Us Your North Craven." A red post box is visible on the left. Text notes World Photography Day on 19 August.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Museum is coming to you! While work continues at The Folly, we’re taking objects, activities and local memories out into communities across North Craven. We’ll reveal the first Museum Comes to You sessions later this week - with more locations to follow.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Friday Flashback - Giggleswick, 1977. A group gathered beneath a decorated arch outside St Alkelda's Church for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. We've added a close-up too - do you recognise anyone? Perhaps you're even in the photograph yourself?

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Now that's a window display! "Ryvita gives you snap & vim / makes you fit & keeps you slim." Quite a promise from a crispbread! But which shop was it? We suspect Settle, but don't know for certain. Can anyone recognise it? SETCL : 2022.1.34.10

This is a black-and-white image showcasing a shop window display featuring various grocery products. Prominently visible are Ryvita boxes. The display is part of an exhibit by The Folly, Museum of North Craven Life, and supported by Heritage Fund and Arts Council England logos.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Nearly 100 years ago, Giggleswick was at the centre of a total solar eclipse, observed by the Astronomer Royal. With another eclipse visible today, these viewers from our collection seem particularly timely. Please view it safely - never look directly at the Sun. ☀️

The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Times" dated Thursday, June 30, 1927. It features a photograph of a solar eclipse viewed at Giggleswick, captured by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The page is titled "The Official Photograph." Logos at the bottom include Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, and The Folly Museum of North Craven Life.

This image shows an exhibition piece titled "Looking Up Together: The 'Ecliscope'" at The Folly, Museum of North Craven Life. It features a vintage card labeled "The Ecliscope," designed for safe eclipse viewing, with a small circular opening. Text reads: "Don't Risk Eye Strain." The Museums Association, Arts Council England, and Heritage Fund logos appear at the bottom.

A package containing a small rectangular dark lens labeled "Mica Sun Lenses" is displayed. The packaging promotes glare reduction. The header reads "Looking Up Together," and it’s associated with The Folly Museum of North Craven Life. Heritage Fund and Arts Council England logos are shown.

These are vintage eclipse glasses displayed on a card with the title "Looking Up Together" and the label "Eclipse glasses." The card features logos for The Folly Museum of North Craven Life, Heritage Fund, and Arts Council England.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

An update from The Folly An issue with the first-floor joists means the Museum will now reopen in 2027 while the necessary conservation work is completed. The Folly Coffee House is unaffected and open as usual. Thank you for your support.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What would you like to see more of from our collections? Old Settle? North Craven villages? Mystery objects? People and family history? Transport? Then & Now? Help us choose some of the stories we share next. Explore more on Bloomberg Connects: bit.ly/4q760HT

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Just two miles to Settle... ...and a warm welcome awaits at The Folly Coffee House. The Coffee House remains open throughout our restoration works. 📍 Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

A weathered wooden signpost points towards "Public Footpath Settle 2 M." In the background, there's a panoramic view of the Yorkshire Dales with rolling green hills under a cloudy sky. "THE FOLLY Settle, Yorkshire Dales" is written in the top right corner.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚌 Where do you think they were going? This 1949 photograph shows one of three Wallace Arnold coach loads preparing to leave Settle for a day trip. Do you recognise anyone or know where they were heading? SETCL:2022.1.6.49 thefolly.org.uk/collections/horner-…

A vintage black and white photograph showing a group of people in 1940s or 1950s attire, standing in front of a bus and brick building. The top of the image reads "Day Trip!" and "Where do you think they were heading?" The photo is credited to the Museum of North Craven Life. The page includes logos for The Folly, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Arts Council England.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Motorcycle mystery The first police motorcycle is clearly marked AJS, while the sidecar outfit is catalogued as possibly a Matchless. Can anyone identify the exact models or narrow the photographs' broad 1910-1950 date? thefolly.org.uk/collections/horner-…

A person dressed in a uniform sits on a vintage motorcycle with a license plate "AJT 274." The background features a stone wall and a brick building. The image is part of a campaign by the Museum of North Craven Life, supported by Heritage Fund and Arts Council England, asking for help from motorcycle enthusiasts.

This is a vintage black and white photograph of a person sitting on a classic motorcycle in front of a barn-like building with a stone wall. The image is labeled "Museum of North Craven Life" and includes logos for Heritage Fund, The Folly Museum of North Craven Life, and Arts Council England. The motorcycle has the registration "RB6267.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Although The Folly is wrapped in scaffolding during restoration, our award-winning Coffee House is open as usual. Pop in for lunches, homemade cakes, cream teas and great coffee. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm. See you soon! Delicious!

Promotional poster for The Folly Museum & Coffee House in Settle. Features images of coffee, cakes, meals. Text highlights "Great Food. Great Coffee." and details offerings like homemade treats, support for local heritage, and dog‑friendly environment. Includes opening hours and a note about upcoming museum reopening.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Picture Perfect Then & Now - Lower Bentham More than a century separates these views of the Punch Bowl on the edge of Lower Bentham. The roads and surroundings have changed, but much of the scene remains recognisable. What differences can you spot? SETCL.2008.49.1.40 bit.ly/4uLKj0V

A vintage photograph titled "Picture Perfect" shows a street scene in Lower Bentham. The image features historic stone buildings and a dirt road. The signage indicates it's associated with The Folly, Museum of North Craven Life. Arts Council England is mentioned at the bottom.

Street view of a quaint village scene, featuring charming stone buildings. A red sign is visible on one building showing the Punch Bowl Hotel in Lower Bentham. The environment is serene, with bare trees and overcast skies. The scene is located in North Craven, as noted by "The Folly Museum of North Craven Life" at the top. Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund logos are present at the bottom.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our lovely new signage is up, helping you find your way into the Coffee House and discover more about The Folly, the Museum of North Craven Life and our collections while the restoration continues. See you soon!

A building under construction with scaffolding in front. The sign on the scaffolding reads "The Folly." There are colorful scarecrow-like figures on the sides. A smaller sign says, "Coffee House Still Open." Red and white striped tape and construction materials are visible.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Feeling warm today? Spare a thought for Annie... This portrait was taken at the Horner Photographic Studio in Settle in July 1867. The sitter is recorded as possibly Miss or Mrs Annie Welchman. We can only hope Settle's stone buildings kept the studio cool!

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Picture Perfect 📮 This colourful old postcard of Clapham Bridge is a lovely reminder that postcards didn't just capture famous landmarks. They recorded familiar places and everyday landscapes too. What North Craven view would you choose for a postcard today? Museum no. SETCL.2008.49.1.55

This is a vintage postcard titled "Wish You Were Here?" featuring Clapham Bridge. The image shows a stone bridge over a flowing river, surrounded by lush greenery. It's presented by The Folly Museum of North Craven Life and supported by Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Another milestone in The Folly's restoration. Our latest timelapse captures a few weeks of conservation work in just a few seconds, showing another important stage in preserving Settle's only Grade I listed house for the future.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Do you have an old postcard album tucked away somewhere? This postcard of The Folly is a reminder that postcards are tiny records of everyday life - places visited, streets remembered, messages sent, and buildings captured before they changed. Museum number: SETCL.2008.49.1.51

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

When did you last send a postcard? Bring one on your next visit to Settle, take a seat in The Folly Coffee House and write to someone. We’ll have our own selection of Folly postcards available soon too! Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

A promotional poster for "Write Home from The Folly" shows three vintage-style postcards. The text describes that postcards with local pictures and stories are available at The Folly's coffee house in Settle, Yorkshire Dales. The poster invites visitors to enjoy a drink or cake, write a postcard, and share their message. The Folly Coffee House is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Weather has always been a little unpredictable in Settle. In 1866, the Settle Chronicle recorded rain, heat, cold and one of the greatest hailstorms remembered locally, with 3-inch hailstones, damaged windows and greenhouses, and three cows killed by lightning. bit.ly/4wkzsfA

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

For a few moments in 1927, the sky over Giggleswick mattered far beyond North Craven. The Astronomer Royal and Royal Observatory team came here to observe the total solar eclipse. This little eclipse viewer was almost certainly made for that event. “Don’t Risk Eye Strain.”

A newspaper clipping from The Times dated June 30, 1927, showing 'The Official Photograph' of a solar eclipse. The image is associated with the Folly Museum of North Craven Life and includes logos from Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, and the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

A vintage "Ecliscope," featuring a paper card with a dark circle cut out for viewing eclipses safely. Text on the card includes "Don't Risk Eye Strain" and pricing details. The card is displayed as part of an exhibition by The Folly Museum of North Craven Life, supported by Arts Council England.

A cardboard lens entitled "Mica Sun Lenses" with a cutout window revealing a dark lens. The image includes logos for Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, and The Folly Museum of North Craven Life.

A pair of vintage eclipse glasses with dark circular lenses surrounded by a lighter paper frame. They are displayed on a white background with labels indicating "Looking Up Together" and "The Folly: Museum of North Craven Life" at the top. Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund logos are at the bottom.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Pop in at Dr Buck's House this July. We're opening the main reception room on Tuesday mornings so local people can share their views on the house's future. 21 July, 10am-11am 28 July, 10am-11am No booking needed.

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Museum of North Craven Life @ The Folly, Settle @thefollysettle.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to see us at Settle Market so far today. We’ve had some brilliant conversations, feedback and ideas. We’re here until 1pm, so there’s still time to come and say hello, spin the wheel and share your thoughts.

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