Living History Workshops
"Thank you for a fantastic workshop! The children were engaged, focused and engrossed in all the learning and enriching activities that you arranged."
E Wright, Horizon Primary Academy, Kent
"Brilliant organisation!
Wonderful that children have some memorabillia to take home."
C Burridge, Great Doddington Primary School
"In over 10 years of teaching this was the best I've ever seen, especially for such a reasonable price. All staff and children had fun and learnt loads."
M Comell & T Daly, Northborough Junior School
"We all thought it was fantastic! Children were engaged the whole day. Children who wouldn't normally participate participated and enjoyed it thorougly!'
K Willett, St Andrew's
CE Primary School
Excellent activities - children all on task all day - a good all round experience.
Thank you so much!'
A Webzell, Horton Kirby PS
The Anglo Saxons
The invaders and settlers of the Dark Ages. This three hour workshop explores why the Anglo Saxons came to Britain and their struggle with the Vikings for supremacy in Briain. Chronology, archaeology and various historical sources are compared, and we re-create an Anglo Saxon village. We bring costumes for everyone!
Armour demonstration and Battle Drill
Full participation expected!
Raids, invasions and settlements are discussed, with a focus on everyday life and religion.
Anglo Saxon Settlement
Complete with metal workers, grain millers, spinning and weaving, crafts and traditional games. All of the children will make a piece of leather or metal jewellery to take home and keep.
Traditional story-telling
We examinie the importance of oral history with a traditional Dark Age myth.
The 'Mini Museum'
The children become History Detectives as they look at original and reproduction artefacts. This session can be used to promote follow-on projects within the classroom.
The Witan's Choice & The Battle of Hastings
A look at the battle which changed the course of England, and brought about the end of the Saxon era. From Saxons to Normans - in around 30 minutes!
We bring costumes for everyone (sorry teachers - that doesn't include you!)
We cater for a maximum of 90 children at a time
We carry Public liability insurance and all of our members hold enhanced CRB checks.
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