MLHG Special Projects

Millennium Building Records Project

Photographs and information about many of the historic residential buildings in Malhamdale, organised by village / township.

Education in Malhamdale

History of the numerous Malhamdale schools with text, official letters, photos of buildings and children

Malhamdale Show 1907- 2002

History of Malhamdale Show from traditional sheep fairs to 2002. The project was published in the form of a photocopied book for the 2003 show. Incorporates textual details and photographs.

Malhamdale at War

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE Day. Photos, personal recollections & memorabilia. First exhibited at Malham Village Hall, then used in a joint exhibition with other local groups, at Settle town hall. A Lottery funded book based on this North Craven exhibition published in 2005.

Walter Morrison a man of many parts

Victorian Malhamdale philanthropist. A major project was undertaken for the centenary of his death in 2022 with funding, organisation via Folly Museum in Settle.

Quakers in Malhamdale

History of Quakers in Malhamdale taken from a set of notes used to support a live talk to MLHG. (Not a full research project.)

This is a temporary image only!

Malham Field Names Project

Download a detailed 6”: mile pdf file. Large original can be viewed in Malham Village Hall.) Researched in association with Malham Women’s Institute when older residents feared many of the field names were being forgotten.

Businesses in Malhamdale

Under construction

Malhamdale Townships
Please suggest – I’m thinking about ….

Next Project??

Who knows ….