Great Fire of London Workshop
Those History People
Quick Overview - This school workshop offers an engaging historical experience for primary pupils, centered around the Great Fire of London. The morning session features role play and practical activities such as weaving and candle making, allowing your students to explore historical crafts and ask questions about the fire's impact and prevention. In the afternoon, pupils will participate in an archaeological investigation, helping to uncover and rebuild homes. Designed to be an educational, fun, and informative day for your school.The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves today. They enjoyed the practical activities and the performances. Everyone loved getting dressed up, especially the adults!
-St Theresa's Catholic School
Finchley
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Tudors
The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by Tobias Wheldrake, a gentleman of London who will guide them around the city. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about the fire and how to stop it. Practical activities include: Weaving, Pamphlet making, Metal mould making, Scent-bag making, Soap making, Bread making
Ink-making and writing, Leather working, Candle-making, Barber-surgeon and apothecary
The afternoon session will be an archeological investigation, clearing away the rubble and helping Robert Hooke to relocate families who have lost their houses to the fire.
What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 90 (ish)
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Who are Those History People?
Those History People offer exciting on-site school trips for primary schools throughout the UK. We feature a variety of topics, including Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Saxons & Vikings, the Norman Invasion of 1066, the Great Fire of London with more workshops in development. Our teachers offer practical hands-on history workshops for primary schools, ensuring an exciting and educational packed day without the hassle, inconvenience or expense of leaving your school.
We aim to provide a full day of learning with a specialist primary history teacher from 9:15 am to 3.00 pm, at competitive prices. Our teachers are all fully qualified specialist primary school teachers and are committed to providing the best service for primary schools and a full day of learning for pupils. All teachers working for Those History People have had a full enhanced DBS check.
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