May is Local History Month and in the library we’re spotlighting Easingwold in times past.
Naturally, we’re particularly interested in the former school which now houses the community library. The clues to its educational origins are the large school bell, which now hangs inside, and the decidedly pointed inscription ‘Learn or Leave’ above the front door.
This is a call out to see if you or anyone you know has any memories, information or even photos of our building before it began its second life as a North Riding County Library in 1961 (right). Or perhaps of the many other schools in Easingwold before the Grammar and Modern School (now Outwood) opened in 1954 and the Thirsk Road site became the Community Primary School.
We would love to hear from you if you can help us with this or with any other aspects of Easingwold’s past.
You can reach us by emailing ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com, dropping into the library or giving us a call on 01609 534584 during our opening hours.
Alternatively, why not enjoy a cuppa and cake while you tell us your story at our upcoming A Little Local History Coffee Morning on Wednesday 8th May running from 10am until Noon.
Easingwold Community Library 