Wassailing Through History: A Gift to Bring Good Harvests
Wassailing is an Anglo-Saxon tradition. On January 5th, the Twelfth Night, people would gather to take part. The landowner greeted the guests with the toast waes hael, meaning be well. He then passed around the wassail drink for everyone to have some.
What were the Swing Riots?
Find out about The Labourers’ Revolt, commonly known as Swing Riots, which was mainly rooted in the poor living standards and impoverishment of agricultural workers for more than fifty years.
Horse Gin and Cherry Ladder
Discover the unusual objects inside our Hill Farm Barn and their links to the history of farming in the Chilterns.
Finding Us
Newland Park, Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Peter HP8 4AB