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Alleyway Children & Sailors: Henry Cook's Victorian Mission

Fri 6 Sep 24
Fri 6 Sep:1030 - 1700; Sat 7 Sep:1030 - 1700; Sun 8 Sep:1000 - 1500; Tues 10 Sep:1100 - 1500; Wed 11 Sep:1100 - 1600; Thu 12 Sep:1100 - 1600; Fri 13 Sep:1100 - 1700; Sat 14 Sep:1100 - 1700; Sun 15 Sep:1100 - 1430; Free Entry. Imagination Refinery, 51-52 High Street, Gosport PO12 1DF Heritage Open Day: Exhibition of paintings and display boards to illustrate the experience of ragged school children and humble sailors from South Street and the lanes in Gosport town centre. See what kind of people inhabited the lower South Street slum courtyards and maze of alleyways. Activities to include: - View the paintings exhibition & find answers to complete the quiz sheet. - Colouring sheets - Henry’s boat + Henry’s wallpaper design from his shop. - Photo opportunity with young Queen Victoria (lifesize cardboard cut-out.) - Practice Victorian handwriting. - Boot polishing and knotting activity - to give a ragged child skills he might need to join the Navy. It's even likely that 'Henry Cook' might appear from time to time! This will be an interesting display for adults and lots of fun for children... READ MORE>

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