About Peacock & Verity
15 Silver Street has been at the heart of Masham for the past 300 years. Over the decades the building has been home to a thriving grocers, a busy tearoom, a catering business, and more.
Now we’re transforming it into a new space for our community.
We’re restoring the ground floor into a Victorian grocers from the 1850s, when the building was in its heyday, as well as an Edwardian-style tearoom inspired by the cafe which was part of the building in the 1900s. We’re also bringing a Post Office main counter back to Masham and creating a new heritage centre celebrating the story of the town and surrounding area.
Four one-bed rental flats will also be created as part of the redevelopment. They will be kept exclusively available for residents with a connection to Masham, providing much-needed affordable homes for local people.
Who we are
Peacock & Verity is run by the community, for the community. We’re a small team of local people who started the idea for Peacock & Verity because we wanted to make a positive difference to the place where we live.
We’re a registered Charitable Community Benefit Society and also a Community Land Trust.
The team is overseen by our Board of Directors, all of whom are local volunteers.
We also have a dedicated team of incredible volunteers who get involved in loads of things, from helping us to renovate the building to making endless cups of tea!
Become a Member of Peacock & Verity Community Spaces
Help shape the future of 15 Silver Street—and be part of a community-led movement to protect Masham’s heritage, support local livelihoods, and create a welcoming space for all.
Peacock & Verity Community Spaces is a Charitable Community Benefit Society (CBS). That means we’re owned and governed by our members—people like you who care about Masham’s past, present, and future. By registering your interest in membership, you’re taking the first step toward becoming part of a democratic, values-driven organisation that puts community benefit at its heart.
What does CBS membership mean?
As a member, you’ll:
Own a share in the society (minimum £1) and have a say in how it’s run
Vote at general meetings and help elect the board
Support our charitable aims, including heritage preservation, education, and community wellbeing
Stay informed about our progress, events, and opportunities to get involved