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Victorian Life
Victorian Life
The Royal Pump Room Museum's collections feature a variety of
objects linking to Victorian life and the development of
Harrogate as a spa town during Queen Victoria's reign.
These include:
- domestic tools such as a knife cleaner, irons, sugar nippers
and a muffin dish for the home life theme
- ceremonial objects such as a spade and trowel and a
commemorative jug from the Great Exhibition for public life and
community life
- toys, games and clothing for childhood
- baby clothes, wedding shoes, mourning stationery and
jewellery made of human hair for rites of passage
- carpentry and other tools, shopping ephemera for working life.
IN THIS SECTION:
Take a closer look at some of the everyday objects in the
exhibition.
Visit the section designed for
schools to explore our
resources for teachers and activities for pupils
