Creative Legends

Masham’s Peculier Creative Connections – who would have thought such a small town in Wensleydale could have been the muse for so many artists and film sets over

George Cuitt The Younger

George Cuitt The Younger

George Cuitt The Younger (1779 – 1854) Folly fancier, painter, etcher built this house in1820

Danby was famous for his follies—quirky ornamental buildings scattered across his estate—and Cuitt’s detailed etchings beautifully captured these whimsical structures. Their friendship gave Cuitt unique access to Danby’s landscape, inspiring works that blend architectural oddities with Yorkshire’s rugged scenery. Through Cuitt’s art, the playful spirit of Danby’s follies lives on, preserving a fascinating chapter of Masham’s cultural and artistic heritage.