Peg looms were whirring, knitting needles were clicking and intricate lace was being lovingly stitched at the living, working museum, which held a special open day on Saturday.
Volunteers and learning officers donned period costumes and demonstrated a variety of crafts and traditional cooking, helping guests experience first-hand what life ago would have been like centuries ago.
And younger visitors proved the event was not to be sniffed at as they turned their hand to making a variety of period-inspired products, from aromatic herb-filed bags to tasty sweet meats.
David Stockdale, principal cultural officer for heritage with Wakefield Museums Service, said: "We had just under 200 visitors, which was great for the first open day of the year.
"We also had a higher number than usual who had never visited before, which was really good.
He added: "Staff from the museum service and volunteers from Friends of Clarke Hall all helped make the day a success. Our friends are very knowledgeable about the hall and we wouldn't be able to do these vents without their help."