Meet the Plague Doctor
Meet the Plague Doctor and discover the gruesome side of life in the 1600s.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Are you brave enough to meet our Plague Doctor and discover more about the gruesome side of life in the 1600s. From blood letting and leeches to herbs and potions there were weird and wonderful cures and treatments for illnesses, injuries, plagues and the Black Death. Find out more with our Plague Doctor and make a scented posy to protect you from the deadly diseases.
Linked with our exhibition 'An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s'.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming events
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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