TRIBUTES have been paid to 'an open-hearted gentleman' with an obsession for collecting historical items. Sid Woodhams, who amassed a huge amount of memorabilia, which forms part of the Woodhams-Stone Collection, passed away last week aged 83. Di Keal, founder member of the Woodhams-Stone Collection and friend to Sid said he was a truly unique character who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone who knew him. "Sid was a consummate collector of social history artefacts, man of many talents and a generous, open hearted gentleman. "A lifelong and passionate collector of social history items, many of which relate to Malton and Norton, he was delighted to see his long held dream of finding a home for ‘his’ collection – and that of friend and fellow magpie John Stone – when the Malton and Norton Heritage Centre opened its doors in March 2020."