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Past Toys, Puppets and Games

This session illustrates Shugborough's vast collection of historic toys, puppets and games of the nineteenth and early twentieth century.  This demonstration gives a fascinating insight into the toys and games of the past, enabling the handling of historic artefacts.  

Links with History Unit 1: Toys in the Past, History Unit 11: Children in Victorian Britain, DT Unit 1A: Moving Pictures, DT Unit 2B: Puppets, and DT Unit 5C: Moving Toys.

Available throughout the year   Approx time 1 hour

Situations Vacant

Children will become servants in the Mansion House, polishing candlesticks, laying fires and even emptying chamberpots! 

Links with History Unit 2: Houses and Homes. 

Available throughout the year   Approx time 1 hour

Butler's Pantry

Housemaids help the children set the table for a dinner party using name cards, cutlery and the intracately folded napkins before revealing the necessity of Victorian table manners.

Links with History Unit 2: Houses and Homes, History Unit 11: Children in Victorian Times.

Available throughout the year   Approx time 1 hour