A project has been launched to bring the past alive.

Memories and mementoes are needed to help provide a trail of outdoor boards showing the local history of Thirsk and Sowerby.

Locally-based charity Rural Arts is seeking historic and present day memorabilia from across the area.

The project is the idea of local councillor Jan Marshall, who said: "This is the most exciting venture for Thirsk and Sowerby, giving us the opportunity to record our history both for future generations and visitors."

The boards will focus on different areas, including Sowerby Flatts, which was once mediaeval ploughland and the Holmes, which was a drying ground for Norby housewives.

Creative workshops will be held to produce artwork based on memories provided by local people as well as information researched through local archives.

People are being invited to take their photographs and memorabilia to Thirsk town hall to be recorded, photographed and copied on February 12, between 10am and 4pm.

There will also be displays of items and photographs during the day.

The boards will be installed before the end of the year.