Rumble Museum holds Victorian festival at Oxford school
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 16:32 · Archive
The Rumble Museum held a Victorian festival at Cheney School featuring interactive activities, a Ferris wheel and penny-farthings.
The Rumble Museum held a Victorian festival at Cheney School in Oxford, featuring more than 40 stalls and activities that brought the era to life. Visitors of all ages explored a working Victorian forge, enjoyed magic shows, and rode penny-farthings with assistance from the Penny Farthing Riders Club. A Ferris wheel was also part of the attractions.
The festival drew contributions from the History of Science Museum, the Bodleian, and Oxford Brookes History Department staff and students. East Oxford Primary School students hosted a fossil activity introducing visitors to Mary Anning, while a Year 10 student displayed a personal collection of Victorian bottles and signage. Sixth formers dressed in period costume to greet guests.
Rumble Museum Council students ran themed stalls covering Victorian fiction, steampunk, and a detective mystery, alongside activities exploring the evolution of vampires, Victorian childhood, and Victorian mourning. The event also included a Victorian quiz and charades. Cheney Friends provided refreshments, and staff at the museum expressed gratitude for the support and the weather conditions during the afternoon.
How it is being reported
- Oxford festival transports visitors back to Victorian timesThe Rumble Museum held its event at Cheney School and brought Victorian history to life through interactive activities.Oxfordshire Guardian · 24 Oct, 16:00
- Oxford festival transports visitors back to Victorian timesThe Rumble Museum held its event at Cheney School and brought Victorian history to life through interactive activities.Oxford Mail · 24 Oct, 16:00
In this story: Rumble Museum · Cheney School · Oxford · History of Science Museum · Bodleian · Oxford Brookes · East Oxford Primary School · Mary Anning
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