Girl power at popular Gainsborough historical tourist attraction
Staff at Gainsborough Old Hall are marking the end of Women’s History Month by shining a light on their fully female staff.
Currently the popular English Heritage venue is run by a dedicated all women team working together to bring the history of the imposing mansion, largely built during the later 15th century, to life.
A spokesman from the venue said: “Over the years the staff have always been female heavy, but we are currently a fully female and female presenting group, so what better time to celebrate.
“These guys are so much more than your friendly faced 'front of house', they work hard behind the scenes on a wide range of roles.
“Our café crew make your food fresh to order, bake everyone's favourite scones and tea loaf and keeps everything perfect for that 5 hygiene rating.
“Our community officer utilises the generous grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to put on family events and crafts, and work with our district council where opportunity arises. A lot of hard work and dedication and practicing crafts for the perfect "here's one I made earlier”
“The visitor assistants maintain the shop and retail orders, dust, hoover, cobweb and mop the building, lead the educational visits, contribute heavily to the social media page and yes, clean the toilets at the end of the day.
“Of course our manager runs the ship, keeps us all in line and deals with hundreds of emails, calls and meetings a week- we don't envy her that! All with a smile on her face.
“That's not all. But, most importantly, we set out to make sure every one of you has a great time and leaves loving the building just as much as we do.
"We love being temporary custodians of such a magnificent site and caring for an historically significant part of Gainsborough and Lincolnshire. And throughout, we have fun.”
Women’s History Month ran from March 1 to 31.
The Old Hall in is now in the 'summer' opening hours, which is 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm)
The building is one of the best preserved medieval manor houses in England featuring a stunning medieval Great Hall with impressive original timber roof and boasts the most complete medieval kitchen complex in England.
Upcoming events at the venue include a community fun day on Saturday April 25 where visitors can enjoy free entry and uncover stories through spotlight talks, interpretation and new discoveries.
Henry VIII is back again for Community Day for two performances at 10.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
There will be a costume and crown making competition, in which Henry VIII will judge and give a prizes to the winners. Be sure to dress like royalty and make your own crown at Gainsborough Old Hall.
For more information visit https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/gainsborough-old-hall/