Museum Workshop

Washday with Beti Bwt

How was laundry day different in the days before running water and electricity in every home? 

Come and help Beti Bwt wash her clothes in the days before washing machines. 

Pupils will get to use a mangle and dolly to help wash grandma’s bloomers!

Maximum of 30 pupils.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Led by Museum staff - £40 for up to 15 pupils, £60 for up to 35. Free for some schools (see booking information).

Curriculum

Humanities

Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.

Science and Technology

Being curious and searching for answers is essential to understanding and predicting phenomena.

Time for Washing - Free digital resource available to support this workshop.

Washday with Beti Bwt

St Fagans National Museum of History

Booking information

To make a booking and talk to someone about this session phone (029) 2057 3424 or email learning.stfagans@museumwales.ac.uk

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