Life as grandma knew it

South West residents have a chance to see how their grandparents lived almost 60 years ago when the South West Rail and Heritage Centre holds an open day on Sunday.

The Boyanup Foundation presents Life as Grandma and Grandpa Knew It, a day which will take people back in time and showcase some of the ways in which people of a past generation not only worked with but lived from day to day.

The centre will host a fascinating collection of agricultural machinery which will show how grandpa and grandma worked on the farm to grow and harvest crops, fruit and vegetables.

Boyanup Foundation president Norm Chapple said it was good to educate today’s generation about the history of the South West.

“There will be rail equipment on display, as well as various bits of old machinery and some kitchen utensils which grandma would have used, ” he said.

“We try to have people around the various displays to tell onlookers what it was like back in those days. Some of the machinery has been restored and works which was great of our volunteers.

“Each month we try to put something on which allows people to be more informed about our past.”

Blacksmiths will also be operating in their forge, showing how iron implements such as horseshoes were forged.

Children’s activities and light refreshments will also be available.

The open day will be held on Sunday from 10am-2pm at the South West Rail and Heritage Centre on Turner Street in Boyanup.