Peacock & Verity
Masham

The past, coming soon

15 Silver Street has been at the heart of Masham for 300 years. We’re transforming it into Peacock and Verity, a community space for the future which celebrates Masham’s past.

It will include a new history centre, a Victorian grocers shop, an Edwardian tearoom, a Post Office counter, and affordable rental flats for local people.

Peacock & Verity isn't open just yet, but we're working hard to bring it back to life.

Learn more about the building ➔

Watercolor painting of a three-story stone building with a green roof, red door, and a shop with a red storefront named 'Peacock & Verity' on the ground floor, with an outline of a neighboring building on the left.

We need your help!

We need to raise £250,000 in public donations to fully buy the building and continue our work

Since the cameras stopped rolling, we’ve been given an incredible opportunity to fully purchase the building at a much-reduced price. If we can buy the building outright, it’ll release over £1 million in further funding from supporters like the National Lottery so we can continue with our restorations.

Your donation brings us closer to getting Peacock & Verity open and thriving.

Donate to our Crowdfunder ➔

What will I be able to do at Peacock & Verity when it’s open?

  • Vintage kitchen scale on a wooden countertop with blocks of cheese in the foreground, shelves with cheese and bread in the background, and a window letting in natural light.

    Shop at the Victorian grocers


    Immerse yourself in living history in our restored Victorian grocers shop. Chat to our grocer and buy your groceries by weight.

  • A dining room with round tables covered in white tablecloths, set with cups and flowers, surrounded by wooden chairs with white cushions. There are large windows with curtains, potted plants, framed pictures on the walls, and a fireplace in the background.

    Enjoy the Edwardian tearoom


    Step back in time and enjoy a cup of tea in the restored tearoom, and explore curated boxes of history stories, characters, and objects.

  • A black-and-white photo showing people gathered on a sidewalk in front of decorated buildings, possibly during a celebration or parade, with banners and bunting hanging from the buildings.

    Learn and discover


    Take part in a workshop, discover a new skill, and learn about local history. Learn how old stone buildings can be made fit for a low carbon future.

  • An elderly man in historical costume holding a small bell outside a shop window.

    Send a letter or parcel


    We’re bringing a much-needed Post Office counter back to Masham, including banking and all your other digital services.

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