Jul 22, 2017 – Sep 3, 2017
Exhibition 'PIRATES! FACT OR FICTION' in Forge Mill Needle Museum
This exhibition takes the visitor on a journey through the Golden Age of Pirates!
You will see Cilician pirates from the Roman Mediterranean to famed pirates of the Caribbean and meet some fearsome Vikings, Barbary Corsairs and Chinese pirates.
You will discover some fascinating facts about their ships, tactics and usually short lives!
How pirates are represented in history, film and literature is also featured. The exhibition also includes spectacular costumes from Peter Pan and Spartacus (TV series) as well as a range of period objects including weapons, ships models, and treasure!
There are various fun interactives for you to try. Pirates is a family friendly fun experience.
