A MUSEUM is appealing for help from local people to discover more about the area’s foodie past.

Malton Museum is looking for handwritten recipes of Ryedale as part of a new project looking at the development of the town.

It plans to collect recipes and stories, from the area, connected with producing, cooking and eating, in order to preserve them for future generations.

And with the expert help of food historian Peter Brears, the museum will then publish selected ones in a recipe book.

Peter said: “Ryedale has a long history of agriculture and for hundreds of years Malton’s market was famous for the sale of items of food, a history that continues today through its wonderful food markets.

“Therefore, we are appealing for the help of local people.

“Do you or your family and friends have, or know of, hand-written or locally published collections of recipes or memories of stories passed down the generations that you would be willing to share with us – to let us look at them, and perhaps to copy and use selected ones?”

  • Anyone who can help should email enquiries.maltonmuseum@gmail.com or phone 01653-691262 and leave contact details and a brief description of what you can offer. The museum will then contact you.