The Costumes of Yorkshire at Bankfield Museum this weekend…

For Yorkshire Day 2016 Bankfield Museum will present an illustrated talk on George Walker's “The Costumes of Yorkshire”. In 1814 George Walker produced a book of 40 colour plates entitled “The Costumes of Yorkshire” showing occupational clothing of the working classes throughout the region. “The county of York, from its great extent, maritime situation, natural … Continue reading The Costumes of Yorkshire at Bankfield Museum this weekend…