An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Discover the world of Gawthorpe Hall in the early 1600s when Richard and Fleetwood Shuttleworth lived here with their 12 children through this exciting new exhibition. Based around the original account books which give a glimpse into what the family bought, ate, where they travelled to and more. It also includes new information about the Lancashire witches and rarely seen objects of the period, including the Bourne Casket an embroidered workbox from the 1660s.
Please note the event will be open on bank holidays - 21 April, 5 May, 26 May and 25 August.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Family friendly event.
- Accessibility
Exhibition is in the Nursery on second floor of Gawthorpe Hall, due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift. Please see the Access Statement for details.
Upcoming events
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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
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The Craft House: a talk about Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth and her textile collection
This talk by the curator of Gawthorpe Textiles Collection tells the fascinating story of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, who grew up at Gawthorpe Hall and had a passion for textiles and craft.
Outdoor theatre – Treasure Island
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