Historic Working Farm
Acton Scott is the location for the Historic Working Farm, a popular visitor attraction. The original concept of demonstrating the farming practices of 1900 for the general public to enjoy was conceived by Thomas Acton in the 1970s. His foresight has helped to preserve many traditional rural skills that might otherwise be lost to modern day practices. Located in the Acton Scott’s estate’s Home Farm and managed day to day by Shropshire County Council’s Museum Service, it is arguably the leading example of its kind. Providing a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, the Farm stocks many traditional breeds, while the land around is worked with heavy horses. Demonstrations of typical Victorian domestic crafts and skills including milking and butter-making may be seen daily, alongside weekly visits from the Wheelwright, Farrier and Blacksmith, while period and horse-drawn machines may be regularly seen in use.Children will enjoy seeing the young animals and poultry in the farmyard and Longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs and Shropshire sheep are amongst the rare breeds that stock the fields around, completing the picture of life on a19th century country estate. The Historic Working Farm has recently benefited from significant grant investment underpinning its reputation as a nationally important working museum. In close collaboration with the Acton family, to ensure authenticity and relevance to the estate, a range of new visitor facilities, a significant building restoration project and improved information sources provide visitors with a better sense of life as a Victorian in a rural parish. Of particular interest is the Old School House, built by Frances Stackhouse Acton in the late 19th century and now sensitively renovated to restore many of the architectural features that were lost in the 1960s. It is the location of the Farm's café, which serves home cooked food and can cater for parties. Another place very similar to this one is Jondaryan Woolshed located in South East Queensland. See www.jondaryanwoolshed.com.
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