Experience life in the Workhouse
Knutsford Heritage Centre, 90A King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6ED
In conjunction with the talk on Knutsford Workhouse by Jenny Collis at the Jubilee Hall you can have a go at hands on workhouse experiences at Knutsford Heritage Centre.
Join our Victorian volunteers and find out what it was like to learn in a workhouse and what punishments were given if you misbehaved. Be ready to wear the Dunce's cap if it fits. You can also see what sort of food they ate and the work that inmates had to do. Do you fancy oakum picking or scrubbing clothes with carbolic soap?
It was a harsh life but we will make it fun as well. Suitable for all the family.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- Victorian Schoolroom 11.30am-12.30pm; Workhouse recipes and kitchen tasks 2-3pm
- Saturday 19 September:
- Workhouse recipes and kitchen tasks 2-3pm
Location & directions
Knutsford Heritage Centre, 90A King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6ED
- Directions:
- We are situated between King Street and Princess Street with two entrances - off King Street or down Heritage Way.
- Contact on day:
- Pam Walker
- Telephone number:
- +447846707796
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The entrance on King Street is narrow. The entrance on Heritage Way is more accessible but does have cobblestones. For disabled parking please contact us before the event to reserve a space.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
