Which Masham treasures have you discovered?

Guy Carpenter Autumn Masham II
How many of these Masham treasures do you recognise? I've given a few clues to help you find them!
1. The venue for sheep racing in September - in the field behind the church. See MashamSheepFair.com for details of this fun event at the end of September. In the same field, look out for the Mill sculpture as part of the Leaves Trail
2. An unusual pub where locals love going 'early doors', which closes at 4.30 pm, and where you can see one of last coopers in England - this is the Black Bull in Paradise, part of Theakston Brewery. Don't forget to visit Black Sheep Brewery  as well as the pubs: Bruce Arms, Kings Head Hotel, Bay Horse Inn and the White Bear
3. The spot where dozens of bones were found, hundreds of years old - see the plaque outside Masham visitor info for details
4. The trail of 10 sculptures celebrating a speedy bird that often circles around Masham - the lovely Swift Trail (pick up the leaflet when you look for the bones' plaque)
5. The wishing tree by the river - look out for kingfishers and otters too on the River Ure
6. The gallery where you'll also find a happy house and home of two well-known Masham artists - Masham Gallery, the Happy House, where artists Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant live
7. A carved cross over 1000 years old - the Saxon cross outside St Mary's Church 
8. Atrail of leaves telling their own story and strong enough as stepping stones - details from Masham Community Office
9. The fisherman's hut in an idyllic riverside location - close to Marfield Nature Reserve
10. A hidden gallery behind one of the oldest snooker clubs in England - the Nolon Stacey Gallery
11. The gallery next door to Visit Masham offices, with a name that conjures up a sheepish gathering - Flock
12. Two brilliant sweet shops where you can take a trip down memory lane - Joneva, and Bah Humbugs
13. A secret location where you can discover how to make gin - ask about it at Corks and Cases
14. Three cafes on the square (& the fish & chip shop), but only one named that way - Cafe on the Square, Bordar House Teas and The Lunchbox
A perfect day in Reeth
Signs of Nidderdale's past - former lead mines

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