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“Thirsk and Sowerby through Time” is the third book in our series based on early photographs from the Museum’s collection. This time the theme is “Then & Now”, with modern colour photographs showing views and activities featured in old postcards and prints.

Written by our curator Mr. Cooper Harding, this fascinating book will appeal to anyone interested in the local history of Thirsk and its neighbouring village of Sowerby. “Thirsk and Sowerby through Time” is available in local bookshops and from the Museum. It can also be ordered online from Amazon.

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Home Front Thirsk invites you to step back in time to the Second World War. Thirsk Museum’s latest web site brings together a fascinating collection of wartime objects, photographs and documents, all relating to the people of Thirsk and its surrounding villages.

Many of the exhibits are unique to the local area. All are clearly illustrated and described, often with a choice of views and links to related items. The site has been designed to be easy to use - you can go directly to your chosen exhibit or just browse through one of the “themes.” As well as Civil Defence, Civilian Life and Military Life, there are special themes for the Home Guard and Prisoners-of-War, both of whom played important parts in the lives of local people.

Whether you are studying the Second World War or you lived in or around Thirsk during the war years, you’ll find something of interest for all ages. See for yourself at www.homefrontthirsk.org.uk.