Ragged Victorians at Blaenavon Ironworks

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Join living history group the Ragged Victorians at Blaenavon Ironworks in South Wales on 8th and 9th August and find out about daily life in the 1800s.

Taking place at

Blaenavon Ironworks North Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9RN

Contact details

Tel: 03000 252239

Email: BlaenavonIronworks@gov.wales

Ragged Victorians at Blaenavon Ironworks details...

Open 8th Aug - 9th Aug

Step back to the past with living history at Blaenavon Ironworks in South Wales this August. Take the family to join re-enactment group the Ragged Victorians as they portray the daily life of industrial workers and the poor in Victorian times. Learn more about how people lived in the 1800s as you encounter rat-catchers, peelers, bare knuckle fighters and more.

Please see Cadw’s website to confirm details before visiting.

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Blaenavon Ironworks

Explore the ironworkers' cottages and learn about the production of iron on a family day out at Blaenavon in South Wales. Look out for special events.

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