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School Workshops for KS1: Houses and Homes

This workshop is an excellent introduction to English history, covering FOUR widely different periods in a memorable way. There is no need to “dress up” for this workshop because the Museum provides costumes for the children to try on. There are mirrors available so everyone can admire what they look like!

The activities take place at FOUR different locations in the Museum and cover Life in the Norman Castle, The Tudor House, a Victorian Weaver’s cottage and Houses and Housework in the 1940s. There will be one or two costumed interpreters on hand to explain the different tasks. Each activity lasts about 20 minutes and all instructions and materials are provided by the Museum.

At each location the children discuss the sort of houses people lived in at different times in history. They also investigate everyday objects rather different to the household items of today and are provided with drawing materials so they can make a permanent record of their visit.

For further information call Laurel Miller on 01225 751339 or send an e-mail to laurel.miller@trowbridge.gov.uk