Charlie Limeburner
Workshop Overview
“Victorian Buxton isn’t all fancy tourists and medical pioneers, you know!”, says Charlie Limeburner, who lives with his family in their humble Lime Kiln Cottage on the outskirts of the grand resort town. “Like us, hundreds of local people carve out an existence from the rock and minerals beneath their feet in Grin Low Woods. We’re grafters, working long hours to make an honest living. Our backs are sore and the children’s coughs are nagging, but we’d never visit those fancy baths in town – we’ve neither the time nor the money!” “While you’re visiting us in the woods, you may as well make yourself useful and join us as a Limeburner’s apprentice. Do you have what it takes to be a ‘brave Buxton Burner’?”
History
Local history study - a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality / Georgian Britain.
Science
Uses of materials / Rocks and fossils / Sites of special scientific interest / changing states.
Maths
Fractions / Measurements / Properties of shape
Geography
Human geography - settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.
Literacy
Spoken language - Speaking and listening to an historical character / use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas / participate in discussions, presentations, performances, roleplay/improvisations and debates
Practical information
Below are some useful documents to help you plan your visit. On confirming a booking with us we will email out copies of the below documents along with further information about each activity. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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Our suggested themed itinerary
Why not make a full day of your visit to Buxton by combining up to 3 different workshops visiting multiple venues to suit your requirements and learning outcomes.
Drop off at the old Thermal Baths, welcome and safety briefing
Join an expert cave guide to explore the spectacular ancient Poole’s Cavern cave system
Join Charlie Limeburner on Grin Low hill to work as an apprentice Lime Burner
Take lunch at Poole’s Cavern before heading to Buxton Crescent for the remainder of the visit.
Meet Mary the Buxton Well Woman and sample the famous Buxton waters
Contact us
Please complete the form below if you have an enquiry. We'll reply as soon as possible, usually no more than 48 hours after receipt. If you'd prefer to email or call direct please contact us on learn@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or 07929 316270
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