Herbal Histories of Wakefield exhibition
An exhibition celebrating local herbal recipes, remedies and food stories handed down through generations.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Come and learn more about local cures for ailments and weird and wonderful concoctions and recipes that families swore by.
This nostalgic exhibition presents a range of oral histories which unite a community through memories of Pobs, nettles and cod liver oil (to name just a few) and a selection of the best recipes we have collected from speaking with community groups.
Take some time listen and absorb the stories and add your own memories to the pot. What foods made you feel well as a child? What foods made you feel loved and safe?
As part of the exhibition we have invited local artist, Shazia Ashraf, to create artworks that celebrate the herbal history of Wakefield.
This project was supported by Wakefield Council with a Culture Grant as part of Our Year – Wakefield District.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All welcome
- Meeting point
This exhibition will be in the Orangery which is accessible through the rose garden.
- Accessibility
The Orangery is wheelchair accessible
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Spill out onto the grass in front of the house to join in the fun with the Featherstone Rovers Foundation every Monday and Thursday of the school holidays.
Wakefield District Cycle Forum Summer Events
Bring your bike and join the Wakefield District Cycle Forum event on the vista every Wednesday in the school holidays.
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Bring your craft-loving little ones for some paper crafting fun in the workshop this summer.