Since its creation as a hunting lodge nearly 400 years ago, the walls of Kiplin Hall have heard music of all kinds. From the trumpet of the hunting horn to scales and arpeggios on the piano, visitors are invited to follow the beat back through the centuries in a new music themed exhibition.
Alongside the exhibition a trail has been created in the historic rooms of the hall. Museum staff and volunteers were invited to share what music comes to mind when they think of a certain object, person, or place from Kiplin’s past. These notions have been collected and displayed in the hall with a digital link to the music playlist.
Visitors can listen to the track on their own smart devices in the museum, or later at home, using the well-known app Spotify.
Today we share the thoughts of Ann Wilkinson, a volunteer room steward and researcher. Ann is drawn to the terrestrial globe, which makes her think of the track Rockin’ All Over the World by Status Quo! Quite a contrast to last week when we explored classical Mendelssohn.
The globe was made in 1817 by W&T.M. Bardin. Based on the 1799 map by Aaron Arrowsmith it has undergone painstaking conservation. This fascinating object contains the latest discoveries of the day made by the explorer Captain Cook. There is a painting, dated 1833, of Sarah Carpenter at Kiplin seated beside the globe. It is understood that the globe was bought by her husband, John Delaval Carpenter. His father had been a naval officer of rank and his brother died serving as a volunteer in the Russian army.
As many wealthy families did in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, those who lived at Kiplin also made an impact around the world. From the founding of the state of Maryland in America, to diplomatic duties in Italy as discussed last week, there are many more international connections.
Ann thinks “the globe is a reminder that members of the family, and extended family, have indeed rocked up all over the world”.
Join us next week as we explore the next stop on the trail. From the rock of Status Quo to punk rockers The Clash! Visitors who wish to enjoy the Spotify trail in the museum are asked to bring their own headphones. Kiplin Hall and Gardens is open 6 days a week, closed on Thursdays. Live music can be enjoyed at Afternoon Tunes on Sundays in May.
Afternoon Tunes at Kiplin Hall 1pm – 4pm
Sunday 5th May 2024 – Nick Brooker
Sunday 12th May 2024 – Northallerton Silver Band
Sunday 19th May 2024 – Edwina Hayes
Sunday 26th May 2024 – Northallerton Male Voice Choir
