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Children's Activities at Place House Hall
Heritage Open Day: Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Saturday 13th September 11.30am - 4pm with history activities for children all day
Refreshments will be on sale Learn about life as a child in the 17th century and enjoy free history activities including dressing up in Tudor clothes, trying 17th century handwriting, dismantling a wooden scarf joint and putting back together, designing a coat of arms etc
In 1685, Place House became a school for young Christ’s Hospital children which had been founded by King Edward VI. Place House and its surrounding outbuildings became a home and place of learning for many young boys. The Bluecoats (called this because of their distinctive uniform) became a familiar site around Ware for many years.
Children must not be left unattended please
Refreshments will be on sale Learn about life as a child in the 17th century and enjoy free history activities including dressing up in Tudor clothes, trying 17th century handwriting, dismantling a wooden scarf joint and putting back together, designing a coat of arms etc
In 1685, Place House became a school for young Christ’s Hospital children which had been founded by King Edward VI. Place House and its surrounding outbuildings became a home and place of learning for many young boys. The Bluecoats (called this because of their distinctive uniform) became a familiar site around Ware for many years.
Children must not be left unattended please
Saturday 13 September
Place House, Bluecoat Yard, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9HL
Sat 13 Sep:11.30 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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