Lighting Up The Holidays

About this event

Discover the history of prison life at the National Justice Museum with this engaging candle-making workshop. Participants will learn about the conditions faced by prisoners in Nottinghamshire's county gaol, where inmates purchased candles to illuminate their cells until 1853. During the session, attendees will craft their own candles, tin candles, and soy wax melts, combining hands-on creativity with historical insight. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with local heritage while developing practical skills in a festive setting.