Victorian Wash Day at the Framework Knitters Museum – with Ann & Yvonne

Step back in time and discover how laundry was done before electricity, washing machines, and tumble dryers!

Join Ann & Yvonne at the Framework Knitters Museum for an interactive Victorian Wash Day experience. See traditional tools in action, from washboards and dolly tubs to mangles and flat irons—and even have a go yourself! Learn how our ancestors tackled the weekly wash, and hear stories of soap, starch, and elbow grease.

Perfect for families and anyone curious about life in the past, this hands-on demonstration is as educational as it is fun.

Date: Wednesday 20 August
Time: 11:00-13:30
Location: Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington

Included with museum admission. No booking required.

Come along and find out what wash day really meant in Victorian times!