The 2002 National Archaeology Weekend

Held around Pockerley Manor - the 2002 National Archaeology Weekend included displays of Wood Turning, Basket Making, Candle Making, Calligraphy and Wool Spinning........

Pockerley Manor

Working the wood lathe

 

Working the Wood Lathe.

 

Some of the wooden goods produced.

 

Wooden Goods 

 

 Basket Making

 

The Basket Maker at work

 

Preparing the reeds....

Preparing the Reeds for making candles

 

Some of the candles

Some of the candles being made by dipping the reeds into warm tallow.

Children trying their hand at Calligraphy

 

Children trying their hand at calligraphy - using a quill.

Spinning Wool

Spinning Wool

 


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