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Robert Thompson

A penny farthing hangs from the ceiling

The small Yorkshire museum that punches above its weight

Charm: South View in Kilburn, North Yorkshire, boasts pieces of ‘Mouseman’ furniture carved by Robert Thompson’s Craftsmen.

Yorkshire home filled with Mouseman furniture is up for sale

Of particular interest to collectors will be a stunning pair of 1940s or 1950s bookends, with a pair of  squirrels carved expertly into the wood. Pictured, fair director Ingrid Nilson
Photo: Gary Longbottom

Collectors delight at Tennants as antiques fair returns to Yorkshire

Diane Sinnott with the Mouseman owl carving

'Biggest ever' Mouseman sale to be held after surge in popularity of pieces

Diane Sinnott at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn with a Mouseman carving. Picture: Tony Johnson

Rare ‘mouseman’ carvings go under hammer in Dales

Fine furniture offers fine returns.

Furniture can look beautiful and return a handsome profit - Conal Gregory

Handcrafted furniture maker Trevor Hutchinson who carves squirrels. Picture by Simon Hulme

Meet Yorkshire’s Squirrelman continuing his father’s wood-carving legacy

The old Horlicks factory in Slough

Rare haul of '˜mouseman' furniture saved from old Horlicks factory

FIELD TO FORK: Mushroom Linguini with truffle. PIC: Scott Merrylees

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The White Horse, overlooking Kilburn.  Photograph by Allan Green, Easingwold.

Village Focus: Life alongside Yorkshire's famous White Horse

Robert Thompson of Manor Farm, Cullingworth.

Farm of the Week: Beef and beer prove the perfect match

Andy Wadkins, an apprentice  worker,  carving the  mouse  on a barometer at Robert Thompson's in Kilburn

The mouse that roared

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Urgent appeal launched to save historic Dales ‘Mouseman’ church from closure

Museum puts out Royal chairs 70 years after wartime visit

Museum puts out Royal chairs70 years after wartime visit

Farewell to Mouseman collection

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Bless this mouse...it makes home a sure seller

carving out a niche in history
n Born in 1876 Robert Thompson dedicated his life to the craft of carving and joinery in English oak.

carving out a niche in history

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