[6] The results of this excavation formed the core of the Roman archaeology collection of the Malton Museum.

[3] Published works as an archaeologist include: Kirk had amassed a collection of objects relating to the study of Social History.

[9] In addition to collecting and photographing social history, he would accept 'bygones' in lieu of payment from his medical patients.

[11][12] A major attraction of this new museum was the recreation of a late Victorian street, named 'Kirkgate'; this was the first of its kind in Britain.

[13] Kirk and his deputy curator, Violet Rodgers were both recreated by re-enactors on Kirkgate, the reconstructed Victorian street, as part of the Castle Museum's 80th anniversary in 2018.