Talks & Lectures
What was life like for "fallen women" in the Victorian era? How did Victorian women deal with their periods? How have our eating habits changed over the years?
Our team will be covering this and more in our new Tuesday Talks - an exciting series where our in-house experts explore what our predecessors got up to behind closed doors.
The Victorians: Sex and Scandal
Coalbrookdale
4 June
Not for the prudish or faint of heart, this talk explores sex, prostitution and the lives of "fallen women" in the Victorian era.
You Only Dine Twice: How Did Our Ancestors Eat Their Dinner?
Coalbrookdale
9 July
Find out how mealtimes and eating ceremonies have changed over centuries.
Quilting: From Quakers to Care Leavers
Coalbrookdale
13 August
Discover the history of quilting, its Quaker connections and how a national charity is continuing the tradition of co-operative sewing.
Blood and Hysteria: Women's Health in the Victorian Era
Coalbrookdale
10 September
How did Victorian women deal with their periods? Find out the answer and more as we delve into the fascinating and eye-opening story of women's health in the Victorian era.