Wednesday 30 May 2018

Paupers often arrived at the Workhouse with a collection of mites and fleas to be de-infested. The Victorians were fascinated by performing fleas and there were many travelling circuses where these miniature mites performed feats of strength and skill! Come along to the Workhouse this half term for amazing tales of flea circuses. packed with special activities including dress…

Workhouse Museum