The Romans had multiple omniscient gods, driven by a combination of magic, superstition, and ritual. But did you know amulets were used to cultivate the gods' approval and act as a supernatural shield against harm and misfortune inflicted by evil?
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Independent, accredited, and run by volunteers. Malton Museum holds a large collection of Roman artefacts and local history. Open 4th April - 31st October 2026 Thursday - Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm https://linktr.ee/enquiries.maltonmuseum
Created in 1942 by J.S. Purvis, the image is an artistic impression of Old Malton Priory in the Middle Ages. In our town tour on Saturday, we will reveal the hidden history of Malton’s origins and explore features inside St. Mary’s Church and in the former priory grounds by the river.
In the medieval period, to be interred within a coffin was not widespread. It may have been dictated by the condition of the corpse and thus comply with sanitary regulations, but it was often a sign of status. Coffins were, however, used to transport the body.
We would like to show our appreciation and say a particular thank you to one of our special guests at Malton Roman Festival, Lindsey Davis! Despite the arduous journey to get here, Lindsey made it to Malton to discuss her latest Flavia Albia novel, with fans who had patiently waited to meet her.
Do you want to learn more about Malton’s medieval history? Join us on Saturday 1st August for our next town tour! The layout of Malton town centre has changed very little since medieval times, but its early origins are now well concealed behind later Georgian and Victorian buildings.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in Malton Roman Festival V! From re-enactors, authors, researchers, and food & drink caterers to sponsors, local businesses, and volunteers, Malton Roman Festival would not be possible without all your support.
We would like to show our appreciation to everyone who has supported us! The Festival would not be possible without volunteers, re-enactors, sponsors, and everyone who took part. Look out for photos from today over the coming week as we showcase yet another successful Malton Roman Festival!
Malton Roman Festival V is tomorrow! Join us in Orchard Fields from 10:00 am for a day of Roman history for all the family. All the details are across our social media pages and website. We can't wait to see you all there!
With just a couple of days until Malton Roman Festival V, here is the schedule for the day!
Our Malton Roman Festival Team Leader, Louise, was on BBC Radio York this morning discussing Roman Malton and the upcoming festival! Listen from 1:10:00 on BBC Sounds here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Read an exclusive interview with Terry Deary, who will be joining us at Malton Roman Festival, in this week’s Gazette & Herald! He discusses how he got into writing, anecdotes from his latest book Revolting, and that he believes volunteers are the real heroes, who go around unnoticed doing good.
Feast like a Roman and enjoy some delicacies from Ancient Rome at Malton Roman Festival V! 🍽️ We will once again have a range of delicious food and drink available. New editions include: 🥩 Fizziwig Food 🇮🇹 Risotto2Go 🍰 Casa Mia Italian Restaurant ☕️ The Coffee Box UK 🍺 Storymaker Mead
Have you purchased your tickets for our next summer lecture? On Thursday, Chris Needham will explore James Cook’s distant voyages, outlining encounters with Indigenous communities, and reflect on shaping perceptions of the world. Book your tickets here: www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booki...
The Romans arrive in Malton next Sunday! There’s just one week to go until Malton Roman Festival V, a great day out for all the family on the site of an old Roman fort. 🎟️ Purchase your tickets on our website here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop
We will be joined by several historical, research, and archaeology groups at Malton Roman Festival V, who will each exhibit aspects of Roman life and discuss any recent research. 🏛️Attending historical groups: MAP Archaeology York Roman Bath Museum Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society
We are still looking for sponsors surrounding our bale campaign. Just £5 each, they provide seating for our festival goers without damaging Orchard Fields. If you would like to sponsor a hay bale, pop into the museum or visit our website here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop
Malton Roman Festival is a great family day out, offering a range of fun and creative activities for children, including some new additions! 🛡️Shield & sword painting 🏺Terracotta air dry clay pot/lamp making 🪖Cardboard Roman helmet painting 🍃Laurel wreath making 🎨 Mosaic making 🏛️Archaeology dig
Titled 'Imagined Geographies and First Encounters,' Chris Needham will explore the journeys of Captain James Cook in our next summer lecture. Journals and diaries offer fascinating insights into the past, with those of explorers sparking profound questions when they returned from distant voyages.
During the 18th century, a new group of landowners with fresh interests began developing Malton and shaping it into the market town we know today. A 1728 painting by John Settrington illustrates the beginnings of the town layout, with St. Leonard’s Church in the centre, missing the top of its...
📚 Step into the authors’ tent at Malton Roman Festival this year 📚 Whether you're fascinated by Roman Britain, love historical fiction, or simply enjoy a great story, our authors’ tent is packed with talent this year…
Calling all Horrible Histories fans… 📚 Terry Deary, best-selling author of Horrible Histories and A History of Britain in Ten Enemies, is coming to Malton! Join him at Malton Roman Festival on 19 July for a reading and talk with fascinating insights about Roman history, followed by a book signing.
If you’re looking for somewhere to escape the heat, visit us at the museum, where it is cool all year round! 🌡️☀️ We are open tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday, 10:30 - 15:30.
Last chance to get discounted Roman Festival tickets… ⏳ Watch history come to life on Sunday 19 July at Orchard Field, Malton. 🎟 Book before 1st July to save on your tickets! Visit our online shop here: malton-museum-shop.square.site/s/shop 📸 Legion march, taken by James Hardisty
Help us supply seating for Malton Roman Festival V and sponsor a bale! Just £5 each, they provide seating for our festival goers without damaging Orchard Fields. If you'd like to sponsor a hay bale, pop into the museum or visit our website: malton-museum-shop.square.site/.../back-a......
We are pleased to announce Northern Horse will join us at Malton Roman Festival V! This group of history re-enactors will bring the Ala Augusta Prima Gallorum along to Delgovicia Fort. They will display drills in training and show their expertise and skill in battle when supporting a Legion.
There is just one month to go - have you got your tickets for Malton Roman Festival V yet? Join us for a day packed with Roman history for all the family on the site of the old Roman fort! The Early Bird Discount is still available, so grab your tickets before 1st July to get 10 % off.
Titled 'Imagined Geographies and First Encounters,' Chris Needham will explore the journeys of Captain James Cook in a lecture next month. Journals and diaries offer fascinating insights into the past, with those of explorers sparking profound questions when they returned from distant voyages.
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Malton Museum@maltonmuseum.bsky.social · 2mo agoNext week, shepherdess, spinner, and wool-crafter, Sue Wiles, will be joining us for our next lecture! Titled 'The Life of a Wool-crafter', Sue will discuss how she got into the trade, the history, and the importance of keeping an old tradition alive in a world of mass production and synthetics.
Join us on our Georgian Boom Time town tour on 4th July! We will consider the earlier layout of medieval Malton, before exploring how it developed into a Georgian market town, which became a prosperous regional market centre for nearly three centuries.
