Herblore

Sunday 30th July, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

Herblore

Meet the Wise Woman of Rouen and hear about the wacky and wonderful cures of Medieval England. Learn about the herbs growing in our 1620s garden and their usefulness for the families that lived here in the seventeenth century. This is an informal and interactive talk where the audience can look at and handle some of the objects on display.

 This event is included in normal admission

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