All History articles – Page 6
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Case Study: Exploring Berlin
For four days in July, 40 students in Years 9 and 10 from Tytherington School live in the historical capital of Germany Berlin. The experience is a collaboration between the Language and History Departments of the school.
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Focus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
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Case Study: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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Beamish Museum opens new historical attraction
The ‘Remaking Beamish’ project has seen the opening of its first attraction, Joe the Quilter’s cottage, at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham, ready for school visits.
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Case Studies
Fresh air and adventure: Studfold Walks and Trails
Counting rabbits, navigating a maze and building a den were all part of a day of fun, fresh air and adventure enjoyed by a group of pupils from North Yorkshire.
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Plan ahead for school visits to Parliament
The Houses of Parliament in London has revealed details of its short-notice booking opportunities for those who are looking to take their school in the new term.
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Tudor days and history events revealed for Kentwell Hall
The stately home in Sudbury has announced a host of educational days in the new school year including a history re-creation and Tudor-specific events.
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Giant floor piano among new features at The Beatles Story
Several new features are now on offer for school visits to the Liverpool attraction, the world’s largest permanent exhibition devoted to the story of The Beatles.
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Openings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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STO accompanies Primary school to The London Bridge Experience
STO’s Laura Sexton reviews Blue Bell Hill Primary School’s trip to the London Bridge Experience & London Tombs.
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Free Secondary schools event and new exhibition at Bristol Museums
Secondary schools are invited to a free event at Bristol’s M Shed to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, which gave women the vote.
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Mayflower 400: The Mayflower Museum
Set over three fully accessible floors, this fascinating museum explores the story of the Pilgrim Fathers and their journey aboard the Mayflower to America in 1620.
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Lincoln Cathedral joins Bomber Command Centre to offer school visits
Lincoln Cathedral and the International Bomber Command Centre have joined forces to share heritage with local schools.
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Discover Krakow: World Strides
Take your students on a school trip to Krakow and begin exploring the city, before taking a guided tour of Auschwitz Birkenau, where over 1.1 million people lost their lives.
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New learning centre at Worcester Cathedral
A Centre for Learning, Heritage and Arts is being created after Worcester Cathedral received a £1.2m National Lottery grant for developments.
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More school visits expected at refurbished Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, has received a grant for a major expansion project which expects to see thousands more school pupils visit each year.
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School playtime expert urges teachers to look beyond classroom
Last Thursday was Outdoor Classroom Day, which saw more than 1.7 million children playing and learning outdoors worldwide.
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New World Cultures sessions for Horniman Museum
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in South London has announced a revamp of its World Cultures learning sessions.
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Home Front Object Handling: Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort is the last of a long series of defences dating back to the Iron Age and built on the cliffs overlooking Seaford bay.
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Q&A with Circle of Life Rediscovery
We talk to Marina Robb, director of educational organisation at Circle of Life Rediscovery, who says that outdoor learning provides life changing experiences.