Allendale (East Allen) - Circa 1996

Woodland Crafts: The inner bark of the wych elm being stretched to show it’s strength (like leather). Used for seating of stools and chairs by Tim Thompson.

Allendale Town - Circa 1982

A sculpture in metal made by Charles Sansbury (who lived at Old Oaks) which was presented to Jack Stephenson in the 1980s. Jack died in 1988.

Allendale Town - Circa 2000

Millennium tapestry being woven by the ladies of Allendale Women’s Institute at Allendale Library. L – R ; Betty Gibson, Pat Orton, Nora Handcock

Allendale Town - 2000

The completed Millennium Tapestry, worked by the local Women’s Institute, hanging in Allendale library.

Allendale Town - 2000

The Millennium Tapestry, worked by Allendale’s Women’s Institute,  nearing completion in Allendale Library. L – R ; Audrey Mathie (president of W.I.), Pat Orton, Ann Johnson.

Allendale (East Allen) - Circa 2000

Millennium Tapestry of New Year Tar Barrels Celebrations. Artist, Andrew Morgan. Woven by the ladies of the W.I. for the 2000 celebrations.

Allendale Town - July 1981

Irene Bell (née Peart, 1917-2004) and her quilting. Irene’s mother was Jenny Peart (née) Liddell, who grew up at Byerhope and later lived at Juniper Farm, Thornley Gate.  Jenny trained under Elizabeth Sanderson in the Allendale Quilt Stamping technique.

Allenheads - February 1981

A couple, thought to be Mr H. and Mrs Cissie Hall, at work  clippy (proddy/proggy) matting at Fawside Green.

Allendale Town - July 1981

Irene Bell (née Peart) quilting.  Irene’s mother was Jenny Peart (née) Liddell, who grew up at Byerhope and trained under Elizabeth Sanderson in the Allendale Quilt Stamping technique. After marriage, Irene lived at Elmcroft and worked at Allendale Middle School as a dinner lady. She spent her last years living on Arnison Terrace.