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
Opening the Doors to 17th century embroidered caskets and cabinets.
A talk exploring embroidered cabinets and caskets of the early 1600s by Dr Isabella Rosner, curator of the Royal School of Needlework.
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.
Heritage Open Day – Gawthorpe Hall opening the door
Enjoy exploring inside the stunning Gawthorpe Hall, open for FREE as part of national Heritage Open Days.
Fun Palace
Gawthorpe Hall will be open for FREE to everyone on Sunday 5 October with an afternoon of creative activities in our Fun Palace event.