History
History Workshops
For Key Stages 1, 2 & 3
The Home Front
Find out what World War Two was like for children in our area. A practical option where everyone lends a hand in true wartime spirit.
Link to Citizenship
Meet The Canons
A detailed look at the canons who lived at Norton Priory during the Medieval and Tudor periods, including an opportunity to try on the replica costume of a Canon.
Link to R.E. and Citizenship
Tudor Lives
This session looks at Norton Priory during the Tudor period through replica Tudor costume and objects. Folowed by a hands-on session making a sweet smelling “Tussy Mussy.”
Quills And Thrills
An introduction to medieval manuscripts and illuminated writing is followed by a writing workshop using quills, pens and slates.
Link to Art
Work And Play
Your class will be able to find out about Victorian children’s lives by studying the Brooke family servants and the Brooke children. Help the costumed laundry maid with the washing and cleaning, then join in the family games with replica Victorian toys.