"I'd sooner die in a ditch"

Sem Seabourne will be telling us the story of how the poor and unemployed inhabitants of Wantage have been dealt with over the years, particularly since the building of the final workhouse in 1834, and sad tales of human misery.

Wednesday 6th May  1.30pm

£7.50 per person

Please book in advance online here or in person at the museum

Suitable for people aged 16+

This talk is part of our Adults Gallery Talks Programme for Autumn 2025 - Summer 2026.

The Museum Coffee Shop will be open with refreshments available to purchase before and after this talk. Last orders at 3pm. Please note food and drink are not permitted in the Museum galleries, so please allow enough time to visit the Coffee Shop.