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Graft, Gruel and Good-for-Nothings
The Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT
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Tel01636 817260
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Call direct on:
Tel01636 817260
Meet Workhouse characters as you step back in time to the 1840s. Pick oakum, join a Victorian school lesson or lend a hand with the laundry.
A Poor Law inspector calls! What will he make of the living conditions and will Master's harsh regime pass muster? Experience our popular living history event as The Workhouse comes to life with characters from the past.
Set in July 1849 and based on historical research a series of scenarios performed by costumed volunteers tell of an overzealous Poor Law Inspector, Mr Farnall, who during his first eight months in the role made no less than three visits to The Workhouse. Find out what he found to complain about and how the Master, Matron and schoolteacher defended their actions. The paupers are sure to voice their views too, as they chat to visitors and try to get them to help with the laundry, wood chopping, stone breaking and vegetable preparation or join a school lesson.
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