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Sarah Liscoe making a historical sail using traditional techniques

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Join historical sailmaker Sarah Liscoe, who will be delivering hands-on experiences for visitors to Victory Live: The Big Repair at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

During this drop-in session you can learn about 19th century techniques for knots, splicing, folding and sewing. This informative workshop is included with a valid ticket to Victory Live: The Big Repair.

It's a drop-in activity, available from 11am to 2pm.

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Historical Sail Making on Victory Live: The Big Repair

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Victory Live: The Big Repair, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

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Historical Sail Making (28 July 2025 - 1 Aug 2025)
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Monday - Friday11:00 - 14:00

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