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Kicking off our Portsmouth 100 centennial celebrations with the start of the Tudor year, we are marking Candlemas at the Mary Rose. Make your own Tudor candle holder and meet our Tudor Housewife and characters from the Cowdray Engraving in our interactive and immersive performances.Make your own candle holder
Monday to Friday 1100 to 1500
Make a paper candle holder, based on an example in our collection! Add an electric tea light (available separately for £1) and light your way around the museum.
Just keep it away from the gunpowder…
Meet the Tudor Housewife
Monday to Friday 1130, 1230, 1330 and 1415
While the men of the Mary Rose were at sea, the women ran the household. Meet our Tudor housewife, and discover how the folk of Tudor Portsmouth banished the winter gloom and brought light into their homes!
Part of Portsmouth100
In 2026, Portsmouth marks 100 years since it was officially granted city status. Portsmouth100 is a year-long celebration of our city’s rich heritage, vibrant communities, and bold future
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The Mary Rose, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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