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Hands on History: Gloves, Games & Gallons of Fun

- Family friendly
- Free to visit
Friday, 19 September 2025
About this event
This interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to handle a selection of historical objects related to fashion, grooming, and leisure activities of times past, from elegant accessories and grooming tools used to prepare for a night on the town, to the more intimate items associated with domestic entertainment and relaxation.
This drop-in handling session will take place in the Museum Reception area from 17:30 - 19:00. No booking is required, come and go as you please! Handling sessions can be expected to take from 5-15 minutes. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.
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