Ragged Victorians

The 'Ragged Victorians - The Great Unwashed' are an award winning living history group, re-enacting the lower classes of Victorian England, c1851.

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Christmas has started for us. We will becat Evesham Christmas and Artisan Fayre this weekend. Come along and say hello.
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DING DING! TICKETS PLEASE!!
Chris is looking pleased, he's just heard that we're appearing at Crich Tramway Museum in Derbyshire, the 9th/10th Nov. Its a special 'out of season' late event, finishing at 8pm so the trams and town can get lit up.
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We are patiently waiting for the Xmas events to start so we can get out doing what we enjoy.
What's that? An event has been dropped into our calendar for November??
It's true, an event at a new venue for us. Stay tuned to our socials for further details...
Photo by Rob Jones

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Our run of events continues...this Saturday 29th June, we are at Gladstone Pottery Museum for their Victorian day. Remember it's one day only, so make sure you come along.
Photo: Arden Photographic Group
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Only a week to go until we leave the smog of the city, for fresh country air. We'll be at Beeley in Derbyshire for their Beeley Open Gardens event.
Come and say hello and see some wonderful characters, including the showman with his Victorian curiosities.
Photo by David Williams

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Well that's enough lazing around, our re-enactment season has started up again, starting off at Blaenavon Ironworks. Come and see us there 4th May until 6th May.
Photo by Ann L Seymour
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The Ragged Victorians will be taking part in the Living History at the Commandery event this weekend in Worcester. We will be based in The Tudor House on Friar Street. Would be good to see you there. Cheers!
Photo by Dave Tucker.
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It's a new year, and a time to reflect on the year gone by, but keep an eye on our socials to find out what this year will bring and we look forward to seeing you later in the year.
Photo by Tom Carlill
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Yes, we know it's hard to believe... but this saturday, it's our third event in a row. Come and see us at Leominster's Christmas Market and get some Christmas gifts at the same time. You know it makes sense...
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As our urchins return to their Ragged schools, it's time to take stock of all of the children's shoes we have in the group, ready to pass outgrown items to the next child down. Each urchin adds new stains and repairs along with more memories of carefree days playing in the dirt.

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This weekend we are at Chiltern Open Air Museum in Buckinghamshire. It's a wonderful museum with plenty to see, and we're there as a bonus. Hope to see some of you there.
Photo by Iain McCallum.
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On this day in 1834, The Poor Law Amendment Act was passed. This was brought in to remove the burden of supporting the poor from the local parish, and instead provide workhouses, where the poor would be housed and made to work to earn their keep.
Photo by Robert England.

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This weekend we are making tracks to Cromford Steam Rally. It's a great event, not purely related to steam. See link below for further details.
Photo by Frank Dumbleton.
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This weekend 29th/30th July, we are at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre for their Festival of Archaeology and Heritage. It looks like being an interesting weekend, so why not come along? You're sure to have a good time, especially if you bump into Charlotte 😉
Photo Geoff Corris

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#10thanniversary #raggedvictorians #reenactment #victorians #thegreatunwashed https://t.co/sfU7CkvnvI

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It's our 10th Anniversary! From the original family of four to a family of over 40. Thanks for your continued support for what we do.

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Cheer up Mama Wagg, The Ragged Victorians have another event coming up. On 24th/25th June we will be at Raglan Castle to take part in their Royal Victorian Picnic event. We may even get to meet the Queen who will be attending. Hope to see some of you there.
Photo Maria Leekblade

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"When a dear dark eyed gentleman passed there and said, in a way that made all o' me colour rose-red,
'What do I see- O pretty knee!'
And he came and he tied up my garter for me."
This Sunday, 4th June, The Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair is returning to Dorchester.

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This weekend we are at Blaenavon Ironworks for three days. Would be lovely to see you all.
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No wonder Span is looking so pleased, we've just reached 1000 followers on Instagram. Thanks for your support.
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