Cusworth Curator Talk: Death in Victorian Doncaster

An informal curator talk exploring the leading causes of death and mourning rituals in Victorian Doncaster.

Social History Curator Nicola leads an informal hour-long talk on why Victorian ancestors had a morbid fascination with death. The session covers leading causes of death in Victorian Doncaster, from infant mortality to contagious diseases, and examines the mourning rituals that accompanied each personal tragedy. It takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 from 10.30am to 11.30am.