When we visited Gladstone Pottery Museum earlier in the year, one of the free hand painters we were talking to suggested that we revisit during the Christmas season as she found it quite a magical time to be there.
We took her advice and visited for a Christmas carols evening. It did look quite magical as the Victorian pottery was lit up with Christmas lights and oil lamps. There were some demonstrations of pottery making going on, also by lamp light, and the staff were dressed in Victorian style outfits.
It looked very pretty but I can imagine that it was quite difficult for Victorian workers to work by lamplight as the light wasn’t that good. For example, for the free hand painters, with some colours it was difficult to tell what the colour was because of the poor light.
Once we’d had a look around inside, we went back out side to the (cold!) courtyard to listen to the brass band that was playing and to wait for the carol singing to start. There were three fires blazing in the courtyard, with a group of people crowded around each one for warmth. There was also mulled wine and spicy nuts provided for us to enjoy.
Unfortunately, we only managed to stay for two carols as by this point I couldn’t feel my fingers and toes. I think next time, I’d wear two pairs of gloves and an extra pair of socks!
We’d definitely go again, as it was very enjoyable and very Christmassy.
This is our last blog before Christmas, so we shall wish you all a Merry Christmas, and hope you enjoy the video below.
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