The ‘Feed the Nation’ exhibition at Murton Park honours the work of the Women’s Land Army and celebrates their efforts during World War II.
Author: Olivia Jackson
The Potato
The Remarkable Journey of the Potato As the home of the Four Seasons Gallery – a farming museum that tells the story of farming in the 19th and 20th century – potatoes undoubtedly crop up now and then! So, we thought we’d take a look at the history of the little vegetable in this blog.… Continue reading The Potato
Jeffery De Goat
We had a goat named Jeffery at the park. Jeffery De Goat, the Toggenburg goat, was a pilot officer and proud mascot of an RAF squadron!
Homefront Day
On Friday, 15th August, Murton Park, will honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day with a Homefront Day.
The Frei Compagnie
The Frei Compagnie are a small non-profit re-enactment group with close affiliation to the Towton Battlefield Society, European Historical Combat Guild (EHCG), and Kunst Des Fechtens (KDF) – Medieval martial arts institutions. (As seen at the Royal Armouries and International Medieval Congress).
We primarily present an interpretation of aspects of 15th-century English martial and civil society as accurately as possible, with particular focus on the Wars of the Roses period.
The Frei Compagnie put on an interactive display, where our members are happy to speak to visitors and talk about their aspect of medieval life. Visitors may be able to hold some of the replica items themselves to get an idea of what life was like during 15th Century Yorkshire.
Makaton Awareness
Every year on August 28th, Murton Park celebrates Makaton International Awareness Day, coinciding with the birthday of Margaret Walker MBE. Margaret founded Makaton in the early 1970s.