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Walter King...The Foul Clenger

Walter King...The Foul Clenger Time to meet an unsung hero from 1645. His distinctive uniform featuring the Cross of St Andrew marks Walter out as a foul clenger employed by the Burgh Council to clean houses affected by the plague.

Occupation – Plague Cleaner

Likes – the smell of burning, the cross of St Andrews on his tunic, cleansing the air

Dislikes – dealing with corpses, Sciennes, rats

Opening times

  • November 1st - March 29th
    Sunday - Thursday
    10.00 - 17.00 (last tour)
    Friday & Saturday
    10.00 - 21.00 (last tour)
  • March 30th - October 31st
    Monday - Sunday 10 - 21.00 (last tour)
  • August 3rd - August 28th
    Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 23.00 (last tour)
  • Pre-booking is                        Highly Recommended

Admission Prices

  • Adult  £12.00
  • Child (5 - 15 years)  £6.50*
  • Senior Citizen  £10.50
  • Student (ID required)  £10.50
  • * not suitable for children under 5
  •                                                         Please note, prices may vary according to season and special events packages.