Fri 11 Sep 26
Fri 11 Sep:1000-1500; Sat 12 Sep:1000-1500; Sun 13 Sep:1000-1500; Mon 14 Sep:1000-1500; Tues 15 Sep:1000-1500; Wed 16 Sep:1000-1500; Thu 17 Sep:1000-1500; Fri 18 Sep:1000-1500; Sat 19 Sep:1000-1500; Sun 20 Sep:1000-1500; Free Entry.
Harleston Information Plus, 8 Exchange Street, Harleston IP20 9AB
Heritage Open Day: Discover the roles of working women in Victorian Harleston. From milliners to glovers, explore the skills, roles and resilience of local women who helped shape the town’s heritage. Step back into Victorian Harleston and uncover the often-overlooked contributions of women in the workplace. This engaging display brings to life the varied and vital roles women held within the town, offering a glimpse into their daily lives, skills and working conditions.
Visitors can explore the experiences of women in domestic service, as well as those working as straw hat makers, milliners, dressmakers and glovers – industries that combined craftsmanship with economic necessity.
Join us for this engaging celebration of Harleston’s social history and discover how the contributions of local women helped shape the town’s character and economy...
