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- English
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Learn about the Edgeworth Family and its most prominent member Maria Edgeworth - a contemporary and friend of Jane Austen. Listen to wonderful stories about Edgeworthstown's past and its connection with historical figures such as Oliver Goldsmith, Sir Walter Scott and Oscar Wilde. The Centre contains many valuable artefacts dating back to the 18th century. It also houses a recreation of a 19th century school room and explains the establishment of the Irish National School System.
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A self-guided audio tour will lead you through the Life & Times of the Enlightenment figure Maria Edgeworth and will bring her to life in an immersive experience. Learn about the most celebrated English language novelist of her era, a contemporary of Jane Austen and Byron amongst others. Guided and supported by her father Richard Lovell Edgeworth, an inventor, surveyor, and educator, she became one of the most successful authors of her time. Listen to wonderful stories of Edgeworthstown’s past and its connections with historical figures such as Oliver Goldsmith, Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, and Oscar Wilde. In our recreation of a 19th-century school room, you can hear about the origins of Ireland’s Hedge Schools, the Edgeworth's efforts to make education a government priority, and the establishment of the Primary School System in 1831, in which the Edgeworth family played an important role. The Museum contains many valuable artifacts, some dating back to the 18th Century.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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