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The History and Mystery of the Rhubarb Triangle with John Whitaker

Free
Sunday 23 February 2025
Start time:15:00 - End time: 16:00
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Sunday 23 February 2025
Start time:15:00 - End time: 16:00
PRICE: Free
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John Whitaker is a curator at Wakefield Museums and Castles. He has worked for the service for over 20 years and, most importantly, loves rhubarb!

The history of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb, Wakefield’s most famous vegetable!

This talk shines a candlelight on the big questions: What is the rhubarb triangle? What sound does rhubarb make? Why is it forced? and why is a rhubarb shed the best place for a disco? Join curator John Whitaker and explore the fascinating history of a product that’s normally kept in the dark.

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