History - The Twentieth Century
In our time
The Edwardian era (1901-1910) was followed by the Geogrian period, which lasted until 1936 and saw The Great War, where much of Europe fell into conflict. The result plunged the country into a deep economic depression, with many regions suffering high unemployment, especially in the north and in Wales, where the decline of the coal industry, left many communities destitute. The depression was interrupted by another World War which lasted until 1945. Politics has played a central role in our country for many hundreds of years, but from the middle part of the twentieth century, government policies were especially apparent, as the country sought to recover from the terrible war. This period saw the decline in Britain's power over its colonies, the creation of national organisations such as the Health Service, and the creation of a European Common Market, which became the European Union.
The study topics for the twentieth century are wide ranging, perhaps due to changes in lifestyle and technology that took place. If the Industrial Revolution was a big leap forward, the Technological Revolution with its rapid pace of change has been equally profound. The two World Wars dominate the early part of the twentieth century, but art, industry, media, exploration, transport and politics all offer great ways to study this period of history.
Outreach History Workshops
The Winding House brings the story of the South Wales valleys to your school! From the Roman invasion to the twentieth century; explore the unique history of the valleys and discover the roots of modern life and culture in Wales.
Holders of the prestigious Sandford Award and the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, the Winding House offers immersive learning experiences in a range of historical subjects. Our award winning learning programme is written in line with the new Draft Curriculum for Wales 2022 and encourages children to connect with their histories, to inspire them to be ethically minded citizens of Wales and the wider world. We support a cross-curricular approach to learning and embed Welsh language education and the LNF framework in all workshops. With strong links with the local community and fellow sites of historical interest, we can find something to interest everyone in the history of the valleys!...
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WW1 Workshop
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Meet Edith Johnson, Mother of 5 and travel with her to London 1914 and discover how the First World War would change ordinary lives, forever.
National Museum Cardiff
Geography, Science, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Religious Education, Art
You can create your own visit or let us do it for you. We offer you a range of stimulating workshops which explore parts of our collections in more detail. All workshops are linked to the National Curriculum.
Day Visits
English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Art
Unlike other historic houses, there are no roped off areas and children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, touch things and dress up. There’s always time to let off steam in the gardens and grounds, and see a birds of prey display.
Royal Airforce Museum Cosford
Science, History, Design Technology, Geography, Twentieth Century
RAF Museum Cosford tells the story of man's successes and failures in flying and missile development from the early days of aviation through two world wars to the present day.
Shrewsbury Prison
Citizenship, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, PSHE, SEN
Students have the opportunity to visit a real prison which was fully operational until 2013. Our guides will paint a picture of life in prison from Victorian times to the present day. We bring history and crime & punishment alive
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Science, History, Geography, Art, Victorian, Twentieth Century
Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal-burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Explore the cobbled yard, with huge bottle kilns and take part in daily worksho
Scottish Maritime Museum
Geography, Human Geography, History, Twentieth Century
The Scottish Maritime Museum contains exhibitions and collections that tell the story of that great maritime tradition. The sites have a collection of vessels that represent 150 years history.
WW2 Workshops
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
World War Two Workshops
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
A captivating workshop that vividly brings World War II to life. Pupils will participate in a range of educational activities, and have the chance to explore genuine WWII artifacts and try on real period clothing...
Winding House: the Museum of Valleys Life
History, Romans, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century
The Winding House tells the story of the south Wales valleys. From the Roman invasion to the twentieth century; explore the unique history of the valleys and discover the roots of modern life and culture in Wales through our museum.
Jodrell Bank
Science, Physics, Twentieth Century
Our year round education programmes in the north west of England offer children a unique learning experience and the opportunity to experiment with live science.
Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart
English, History, Medieval, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the home of Science in North Wales and opens later in 2020. Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the home of STEM in North Wales offering inspiring school trips and mind-blowing outreach activities.
Geography Galore – Southampton Docks and Solent
English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Business, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
A day trip to the stunning Isle of Wight is only a short ferry crossing away!
With only a small stretch of water between you and the island, the Isle of Wight offers a truly unique experience and can be reached in as little as 12 minutes!
Decades Dance Workshops
Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Decades dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. These workshops focus on the 20th Century dance styles, and they work very well if your school are celebrating an anniversary.
Suffragettes Workshop
History, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Have an actor visit your school to help bring your school topic to life. In this drama workshop, the Suffragette movement has been formed and the members are working tirelessly to secure equal rights and the vote for women.
The Drama Hut offers o
Dundee Science Centre
Science, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century
From hands-on robot programming to iconic explosion demonstrations, our education service is here to provide inspiring science and technology experiences for our schools and community.
Titanic
History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts
It was the largest man-made object ever to move, deemed by the owners and designers to be 'unsinkable'. So why and how did the Titanic sink? And what are the stories of the people trapped on board?
World Wars Workshops
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Our World Wars workshops cover the whole 20th Century but especially WW1 and WW2. Covering everything from Home Guard Training & Home front jobs to Air Raid precautions and Frontline action, our World Wars days put your young people in the action!
History Dance Workshops
Citizenship, History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
History dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. Explore various dances from historical periods and bring the subject to life with outside of the classroom learning.
National Coal Museum Wales
Science, History, Twentieth Century
Big Pit explores all aspects of mining, from strikes to disasters, from women in mining communities to the children forced to work underground in the nineteenth century.
National Museum Of The Royal Navy in Hartlepool
English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Physics, History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century
A visit to us will bring to life the Royal Navy’s rich history and heritage. A Discovery Visit includes the chance to explore our atmospheric authentically created eighteenth century quayside and the unique opportunity to go on board HMS Trincomale
Brilliant Liverpool Tours
History, Geography, Music, Art, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Human Geography, Physical, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN
Brilliant Liverpool Tours organise inspiring tours around the second Port of the British Empire. Georgian & Victorian England is experienced around a busy sea port, the Royal Albert Dock, the World Heritage Waterfront & Port Sunlight Village.
National Galleries of Scotland
History, Religious Education, Art, Tudors, Elizabethans, Twentieth Century
Guided tours of the national collection are led by experienced gallery educators. Pupils are encouraged to engage with works of art through activities and discussion.
Outreach History Workshops
History, Romans, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century
The Winding House brings the story of the South Wales valleys to your school! From the Roman invasion to the twentieth century; explore the unique history of the valleys and discover the roots of modern life and culture in Wales.
Museum of Science and Industry
Science, History, Twentieth Century
Fourteen different learning galleries with programmes, shows, and demonstrations for key stages 1 to 4.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Biology, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Twentieth Century
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens!
Equity Primary Trips to London
History, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Music, Art
London has so much to offer for Primary School trips with excursions and attractions that link to all subject areas.Even though this is the biggest capital city in Europe, we choose excursions that are central so it’s easy for groups to travel.
Eden Project
Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century, Art
Here at the Eden Project in Cornwall, education is central to our mission as a charity. We offer exciting learning opportunities for students of all ages at schools, colleges and universities.
Brave Britain at War
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
Your Country Needs You - Join up & fight - Let Nurse Vera show you how you can help. But is her husband safe? or take part in a WWII workshop. The pupils will experience life during the Second World War: Be evacuated, learn about rationing.
Geevor Tin Mine
Science, History, Design Technology, Geography, Human Geography, Twentieth Century
Located on the historic site of the one of the largest preserved mine sites in the country, housed in 2 acres of listed buildings, Geevor's outstanding collections tell the story of Cornwall's industrial minin
At-Bristol
Maths, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Computing
At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. We can engage your pupils using our workshops, theatre shows and theme days all of which support the national curriculum
Black History Month/Long Walk to Freedom
History, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Together we will dive in the lives and influences of some of history's most inspiring heroes - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Black History Month is a time to recognise past struggles, and celebrate incredible achievement.
African Dance Workshops
Citizenship, History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
African dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. These workshops link with Black History Month or Africa and can be booked at any time during the school year.
Parliament
Citizenship, English, History, Twentieth Century
A year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18. Choose from a selection of themed workshops and tour the awe-inspiring Palace of Westminster.
Glasgow Science Centre
Science, Design Technology, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN, Twentieth Century
Get curious with science! Glasgow Science Centre is a 5* visitor attraction with an interactive education programme exploring everything from the science of the human body to the future of STEM jobs in My World of Work.
Frogmore Paper Mill
Science, Chemistry, History, Industrial, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Art, SEN
A unique working industrial site, birthplace of paper's industrial revolution and still making paper with heritage machinery today. 'What a WONDERFUL day we all had and every child came away the richer for sure.'- teacher, Berkhamsted.
Drayton Manor Zoo
English, Maths, Science, Biology, History, Twentieth Century, Wildlife, SEN
We put the fun into learning. This is at the heart of everything we do here at Drayton Manor's Education Centre. Take part in physics experiments, animal dissection or even studying the behaviour of dinosaurs. Drayton has something for every school.
1960s Workshop & Wow Day
History, Twentieth Century
Dan Tastic Education brings The 1960s to life with incredible 1960s Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators
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