‘A hidden gem’ run by volunteers to celebrate the heritage of the wonderful Washburn Valley. A stunning extension to Fewston Church, it’s free to come in!
The Centre features exhibitions about the heritage of the Valley, and we run an extensive programme of events including walks, workshops, talks and courses. At weekends there is a popular Tea Room featuring a wide selection of homemade cakes. The Centre is fully accessible and is available for hire.
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Starting from Blubberhouses we explore the industrial history of the upper Washburn valley where pauper apprentices employed at Westhouse Mill lived, worked and died. We will hear stories about the children who became part of the Fewston Assemblage. About 5 miles including uphill and stiles. We will drive back to the Centre for our two-course lunch.
Cost £12 member, £15 non-member.
This fascinating talk by Dr Rebecca Gowland of Durham University explores the health consequences of child labour during the industrial revolution in the North of England. The skeletal remains of young people found in the excavation of Fewston churchyard revealed the harrowing lives of these children; born into poverty and forced to work long hours in dangerous conditions.
Light refreshments served. Cost £10 member, £12 non-member.
Less than a mile from the A59, the Centre is next to Fewston Church with a small car park.
Washburn Heritage Centre
Fewston
Harrogate HG3 1SU
T: 01943 880 794
E: centre@washburnvalley.org
OS grid reference SE195541
