Rich and poor: a taste of history - Wakefield Museums and Castles
Detail of a sumptuously laid table with seafood, bread, eggs and other Dutch delicacies from a Still Life painting by Clara Peeters

Rich and poor: a taste of history

Wed 12 August 2026, 10am - 1pm

Wakefield Library

Ever wondered what people ate in the past?

Learn about the diets of the medieval rich and poor through handling objects, games and crafts.

The activities are designed by and for young people aged 10+. The event will be inside Wakefield Library.

This event is in collaboration with the Children in Care Council.

Pictured: 'Still Life with Crabs, Shrimps and Lobster', Clara Peeters.

12 August 2026

10am - 1pm

Wakefield Library

Free, no booking required

Ages 10+

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