Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way
Madeley
Telford
Shropshire
TF7 5DU
England
Website
www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/blists_hill_victorian_town/
Visitor Information Centre
Telephone
Visitor Information Centre
01952 433 424
Fax
Visitor Information Centre
01952 884 391
Experience life as it was over 100 years ago through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a recreated Victorian Town. Victorian characters will give you a fascinating insight into Victorian life as they go about their daily lives in their cottages, shops and places of work.
• Exchange your money at the Bank into pounds, shillings and pence
• Try some of our traditionally cooked fish and chips or delicious bread from the bakery
• Find out about curious remedies in the Victorian Pharmacy
• Admire the products on sale in the Grocers and the General Drapers and Outfitter
• Choose from a range of ‘old favourites’ in the sweetshop
• Have fun at the Victorian Fairground during the Summer season
• Take a look inside Victorian cottages and discover what life was like for a Victorian housewife
• Dress up in Victorian costume to have an unforgettable portrait taken at the photographers
• Meet the animals and enjoy a journey around the town on a horse and cart
• Witness traditional skills in action at the printers, candle makers and decorative plasterers
• Explore original industrial monuments such as the Hay Inclined Plane and Blast Furnaces.
Venue Type:
Museum, Industrial heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site, Archaeological site
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Collection details
Social History, Science and Technology, Medicine, Land Transport, Costume and Textiles, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Pancake Day
- 17 February 2015 12-2pm
Watch the ladies of Blists Hill Victorian Town as they take part in the annual pancake flipping contest held outside the Print Shop at 12 noon on Shrove Tuesday, 17 February.
Everyone is encouraged to cheer on the participants who must all wear an apron and flip their pancakes as many times as possible in the one minute allocated. The Victorian Policeman will be attendance to ensure fair play by all and the village School Teacher will be handing out certificates to the winners. After the contest you can also have a go at pancake flipping.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply
Website
Victorian School Session (KS1-2)
Booking a school sesion gives your KS1-2 class the opportunity to be taught for half a day in an authentic Victorian school. Either
- teach your class yourself with our detailed support pack Easter - October or
- let an experienced member of our staff do the teaching October- April.
Your class will experience lessons in the 3Rs as well as an object lesson, writing on slate and drill. Costumes for all children and two members of staff are provided. Maximum 35 children Split groups possible Duration 2hrs
How to obtain
Contact Education officer 01952 601017
email education@ironbridge.org.uk
Education discount available Self taught entry + £70 Museum taught £7 per child (includes entry)
Free preliminary visits available
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