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In
1843 Queen
Victoria
and
Prince Albert
visited Wimpole. The preparations for this visit meant that extra servants
were needed.
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This
activity is suitable for 1 class per session (min 25 children, max 35
children).
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Your
class will come in costume and in role as local villagers who have heard
that more staff are needed.
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You
will be met at the Stable Block by ‘Victorian servants’ and be brought
up to the house.
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After
being welcomed in the Chapel by the
Butler
and Housekeeper you will spend the morning being taught your duties as
Victorian servants in the basement rooms of the Hall.
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Activities
will include typical Victorian servants’ tasks such as writing with dip
pens, napkin folding and table laying.
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Morning
only sessions end with the
Butler
and Housekeeper handing out certificated to hose found suitable for service
at Wimpole Hall. Many schools make an afternoon booking to visit the Hall.
Although this is self directed we can provide worksheets for you to
photocopy prior to your visit.
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Full
day sessions continue with lunch in the Servants’ Hall - we encourage
schools to bring a 'Victorian' packed lunch.
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During
the afternoon the children are taken on tours of the Hall.
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A
full teacher’s pack to support the sessions is available.
