Meet the Plague Doctor
Meet the Plague Doctor and discover the gruesome side of life in the 1600s.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Are you brave enough to meet our Plague Doctor and discover more about the gruesome side of life in the 1600s. From blood letting and leeches to herbs and potions there were weird and wonderful cures and treatments for illnesses, injuries, plagues and the Black Death. Find out more with our Plague Doctor and make a scented posy to protect you from the deadly diseases.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Linked to An Account of Life: Gawthorpe in the 1600s exhibition
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Event ticket price | £7.00 |
| Child Event ticket price | £0.00 |
The basics
- Suitability
Family friendly event
- Accessibility
This event is in Servant's Hall in the basement, down a single staircase from inside the Hall or flat access from outside.
Upcoming events
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.
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.
Silver School of Arm
Discover historic weapons, armour and sword fighting when the Silver School of Arms visit Gawthorpe Hall
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.