Gentlemen – how about some sock darning?

In June 1900, you could have entered a Gentlemen’s Sock Darning Competition – and won three shillings as first prize.  For the ‘Ladies’, there was a competition to drive in nails – with equal prize money!   Women judged the men and men judged the women.

What other delights were available over two days in June 1900 in the Cossham Hall?

You can find out from a new museum publication – a reprinted facsimile of the 72-page Bazaar booklet, packed full of local names and businesses at the turn of the last century.  It’s a snip at just £3.50.