"Dogs and Ferrets" An interactive workshop and presentation

Transportation became a common punishment in 18th Century Britain, sometimes for the lowly crime of poaching game.

Using songs and actual trial transcripts, folk duo Celtic Ferret aka Jean Reid & Ian Bartlett will explore the practices of pre 20th Century poachers and their interactions with gamekeepers and in their communities. Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner actor, recreating a courtroom scene or two from history.

If you have convict ancestry, or are a folk music fan, this event could be of particular interest to you. See our other listing for a follow-on event on using library resources to search convict ancestry.

This event was made possible by collaboration between Titirangi Library and Lopdell Precinct.