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An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s

Type:Museum Event

Gawthorpe Hall, Habergham Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8UA

Tel: 01282 771 004

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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.
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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.

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Included in admission to the Hall:
£7.00 for adults
Free for children up to 18 years.

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  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

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