Poxes, potions and the apothecary
Workshop Overview
The Apothecary is hovering around Buxton Crescent, looking for a pitiable patient in need of assistance. Armed with a bag of tricks, trinkets and tinctures, pills poultices and potions they will mix you a medicine to cure your every illness. Set up a rivalry with the Apothecary and measure, mix, craft and create your own cures for visitors whether suffering from ghastly gout, rotten rheumatism or your own made up malaise. In this workshop you will learn about the history of Buxton medicine through a fun and challenging encounter with a tricky Victorian character.
History
Local history Extended period study (leisure and health)
Science
Health and lifestyles / changes of state / mixtures and solutions / Working Scientifically / Properties and Changes of Materials
Maths
Measuring / fractions / currency / converting between different units.
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.
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
Encounter the local Buxton Surgeon Apothecary and go in to competition with them to cure visiting tourists of their illnesses.
Meet Mary the Buxton Well Woman and sample the famous Buxton waters
Travel via coach (or on foot if you’re not too hungry!) to Poole’s Cavern and Country Park to take lunch and prepare for the afternoon’s excitement!
Visit Grin Low woods to experience a Gerogian way of life fast disappearing from view. Charlie is a quarrrier and lime burner who lives and works a simple life on the edge of town…
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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