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Historic Days Out
Two themed packages are available to support history learning:
Victorian Life
What was life like for Victorian Children? Discover the contrast between life for the Gillow children upstairs and the many families who worked below stairs and throughout Leighton’s estates.
The Victorians come to life through the funny stories and antique household items which the children are encouraged to touch and feel.
Local History
The Gillow Reynolds have lived and worked at Leighton for over 180 years. At one time, their world famous furniture making business employed hundreds of men in Lancaster while the farming estate was home and work to many local village people.
Find out more about how this family shaped Lancashire’s history.
Teachers' notes for history visits here
Free history worksheets
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