Tour: Meet the Nurses
Take a tour of Gressenhall and hear the stories of the real women who worked on site caring for people over the past two hundred years. As the Mitford and Launditch Union workhouse, the site was home to some of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk society - and it would take a team of staff to keep them well and safe. From the early 19th century to the late 1940s, a costumed Gressenhall guide will take you on a trip in time to briefly explore the lives of the workhouse nurses and the different experiences they had when working within this important profession - using research and over 70 biographies compiled by volunteers.
Price
Included with general admission.
Description
Take a tour of Gressenhall and hear the stories of the real women who worked on site caring for people over the past two hundred years. As the Mitford and Launditch Union workhouse, the site was home to some of the most vulnerable people in Norfolk society - and it would take a team of staff to keep them well and safe. From the early 19th century to the late 1940s, a costumed Gressenhall guide will take you on a trip in time to briefly explore the lives of the workhouse nurses and the different experiences they had when working within this important profession - using research and over 70 biographies compiled by volunteers.
Dates
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 • 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 • 13:30 - 14:30
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 • 11:00 - 12:00
More Dates
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 • 13:30 - 14:30
Other Information
Approx. 1hr including Q&A; recommended for ages 12+ (includes mature themes)
Plan Your Visit
Find out more about visiting the museum - including how to get here, opening times and accessibility
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Dereham
NR20 4DR
Other times on Tuesday 15 July
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