"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.

This event is part of the Auckland Heritage Festival, for more events visit https://ourauckland.aucklandco...