A UNIQUE piece of furniture, made by a Helmsley craftsman decades ago, which was highlighted in the Gazette & Herald's 'The Way We Were' column recently, has come to light at the home of his daughter.
The imposing Italian-style sideboard took William Worthy, of Bond Street, Helmsley, 20 years to complete.
He was in business in the market town as a joiner, wheelwright and undertaker for many years, but spent all his spare time in his workshop, known as The Top Shop, carving wood and making violins, for which he was renowned.
His daughter, Mrs Alice Barton, now aged 90, said: "No one was ever allowed in the workshop, but father made some wonderful furniture and violins in there."
He followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a carver and wood craftsman and he made the organ loft at Helmsley Parish Church in addition to the screens at the churches at Pockley and Sproxton.
Mr Worthy's talents also extended to making and playing the violin.
"He made about 14 altogether," said Mrs Barton.
Updated: 14:54 Wednesday, June 04, 2003
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