Yorkshire Museum Welcomes Student Creations for the Melsonby Hoard Display
Young learners from Melsonby Methodist Primary School have brought a creative community touch to the Yorkshire Museum by designing and installing their very own interpretation of the historic Melsonby Hoard.
Creative Interpretation of Prehistoric Heritage
Earlier in the year, pupils participated in a hands-on workshop led by a Durham University archaeologist alongside the York Museums Trust Schools Learning Team. Exploring prehistoric Yorkshire, the children interacted with replica artifacts to spark their imaginations before crafting their own versions of standout pieces from the museum's major exhibition, Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard.
Following the workshops, the decorated clay casts were transferred to the museum, where the students visited to see their work installed in the Melsonby: Home of the Hoard display. This community showcase features the children's artwork alongside local poems, paintings, and bespoke chocolates contributed by residents of Melsonby, who have supported the collection's journey since its discovery.
Exploring Exhibitions in York
The Chariots, Treasure and Power exhibition and the accompanying community display remain open to visitors and are included with general museum admission. Originally discovered in 2021 by metal detectorist Peter Heads, the Melsonby Hoard was excavated and conserved with support from Durham University, the British Museum, and Historic England.
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