Pirates, Castaways & Codfish
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Explore Scaplen’s Court and garden as you discover more about the fascinating (and sometimes blood thirsty) history of Poole with specially commissioned street theatre by the Scaplen’s Court Players in their performance of Mayhem at the Inn – Poole May 1623. Meet our three characters, who had their own special links with Poole, including one who probably gave Daniel Defoe the plot for “Robinson Crusoe”!
• Hear “Jane’s Story” about life in early 17th century Poole in dialect of the day
• Build your own pirate ship
• Discover more about the development of Poole between 1580 and 1730
• Watch out for the press gang!
• Enjoy family entertainment across the day
• Enjoy the refreshments
• Try some cakes and biscuits widely enjoyed in the 17th Century
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Poole
BH15 1JW
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