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Welcome to the Midhampton Museum Children’s Special events programme June - December Special events and activities to bring back memories Come and see for yourself •how great granny and grandad dressed •what they played •how they lived Bring along your parents and grandparents The Midhampton Museum 3 Horsefair Parade Midhampton Southshire MH16 0BD Tel: (03476) 217372 For a complete list of all Southshire’s other museums and their opening times look for the Southshire Museums leaflet in your local library. Museum Shop: Something for everyone. The shop stocks a wealth of pocket money toys, souvenirs, postcards and gifts. Museum Opening Times : Tues, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays all day Wed, Thurs and Fri morning only Closed: Mondays and Christmas Day. ADMISSION PRICES VARY FOR SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS November free entrance December free entranceMidhampton Now and Then This is an exhibition comparing the changing scenes of Midhampton over the past 100 years. You can try your hand at the old local skill of lace making. See how Southshire has changed in our display of photos and paintings which explore the past. Housework Find out how people lived 90 years ago. What was it like to help mum with the washing every week? Handle and examine the equipment used before washing machines were invented. 6 7 Information in this leaflet was correct at the time of printing. The museum reserves the right to alter events, displays and opening times. Please telephone the museum in advance to check details before making a long journey. © Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2003 255723 5 6 1

3 What was it like to help mum with the baking every week? September * 50p entrance 4 Toys and Noise Our large display areas mean that there is space to have fun with toys from yesteryear. Come and try our genuine collection. August * 50p entrance Shop! In an old chemist’s shop discover what people used to take when they were ill and make up a prescription yourself. July * £1 to cover costs June free entrance 1 Clothes Come and dress up in great grandad’s clothes. Try on a cook’s apron or a gardener’s boots. Have your photograph taken in black and white. 2 Have a go at making jam tarts Food Have a go at making jam tarts and home made bread using traditional recipes. Everything has to be done by hand – no microwave ovens; no mixers and definitely no take aways! 5 Schools Miss James the school teacher is waiting for your visit. She’ll be cross if you are late. Her classroom is very different! No computers here – just a slate and chalk. October * 50p entrance * school parties by arrangement * Discount for groups over 20 Did people really dress like this? 2 3 4