Appeal for photographic memories to mark national park’s 60th anniversary

Images charting the history of the North York Moors National Park will be used in the Now and Then exhibition, which will be held later this year and will include photos from the 1950s and 1960s that will be displayed next to a contemporary shot.

Staff at the North York Moors National Park Authority have issued the appeal for anyone with photographs which showcase life in the area, including shots of agricultural shows, festivals and scenic views of the area, to come forward.

The North York Moors National Park Authority’s Coast and Hills Leader Programme officer, Amy Thomas, said: “Although there has been little change in the actual landscape of the North York Moors over the last 60 years, fashions, vehicles and other social and cultural elements have changed considerably.

“We’re also keen to capture favourite family outings and traditions – perhaps you have a photo of you as a child on a picnic somewhere in the national park and another of you as an adult in the same location with your children or grandchildren.”

A series of drop-in sessions are being organised by the national park authority throughout the next month to give people the chance to bring along their photographs to be scanned in. The first event will be held at the Gateway Centre in Staithes on July 5 between 1.30pm and 5pm.

The photographs will be used in the free exhibition which will take place at the Inspired by… Gallery at The Moors National Park Centre in Danby from November 24 until January 27.

The North York Moors was designated on November 28, 1952, when it became Britain’s sixth national park.

Anyone who wants to contribute a photograph but is unable to attend one of the drop-in sessions can contact Ms Thomas on 01439 772700 or email [email protected]