You might have seen the new ‘Blue Plaques’ dotted around town and wonder what is going on?

You can wander around town and see if you can find all 13 of our plaques – or hop over to our interactive tour – to discover how our curious town has been home to quite a few creative legends.  Whether they were born or drawn by it’s Peculier heritage, or just a sucker for good light and stunning scenery – we have clearly been home to some quirky and interesting characters over the years.

Take the tour – to discover more about these famous people and maybe start to realise just how many creative connections can be found in Masham!

• Where did George Cuit the Younger – Folly Fancier, painter and etcher live in Masham?
• Which abode housed Julius Ceasar Ibbetson – the infamous Yorkshire painter with a name as grand as his landscapes?
• Which building was the scene of Days of Hope by Ken Loach in 1975?
• Which grand dwelling was home to Reginald Grange Brundrit when he made Masham his creative home?
• Which diminutive building was home to Priscilla Mary Warner – British Author & Illustrator?
• Which well known Masham feature was muse to JMW Turner – the legendary British landscape painter?
• Where did William Jackson – Miller, musician and composer reside?
• What did happen at this spot on 17th July 1775?
• Who’s shop described as a ‘chaotic treasure trove’ can be found on our high street?
• Which now cottage was actually a business for a rather splendid Robin Reliant fan?
• Who with connections to wool lived in a house now better known for it’s beverages than knitwear?

Head on over to our interactive maps to uncover the truth behind the locations and the people that have over the decades made Masham their home or  inspiration.