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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.

The Edwardian era (1901-1910) was followed by the Georgian 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.

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Primary School Trip to London with Equity

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apple icon Subjects: Art, English, History, Romans, Saxons, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, World War, Twentieth Century, Science, Physics, City Break


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.

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Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
West Midlands

Shrewsbury Prison offers students' the opportunity to escape the classroom through our first-of-it's-kind Education Behind Bars Programme, covering a range of subjects, designed by educationalists, in-line with the national curriculum.


Shepton Mallet Prison - Education Behind Bars
Shepton Mallet Prison - Education Behind Bars
South West

Shepton Mallet Prison puts 'Education Behind Bars' with the launch of a newly created National Education Programme for Schools, Colleges, and Universities, ensuring educational visits are truly educational and a reach beyond the traditional.

Thames Rockets
Thames Rockets
London & South East

Are you ready to experience London's #1 speedboat Attraction? SEE the sights, FEEL the speeds and hop aboard for the very best city sightseeing experience - guaranteed to top anything you've ever done before!

Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
North West

Museum of Liverpool offers a great selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from a session exploring local transport to an arty 'Best Buildings' workshop all about Liverpool's stunning landscape.

1960s Workshop & Wow Day
1960s Workshop & Wow Day
in-school workshop

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


Titanic
Titanic
in-school workshop

It was a breathtaking giant of a ship, the largest man-made object ever built and thought by thousands to be ‘unsinkable’. So why, and how, did the Titanic sink? One Day's drama workshop focuses on the people and events of this fateful voyage.

Titanic
Titanic
in-school workshop

A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Titanic! Children will learn about the history of The Titanic, exploring the tragic event, how it happened and what life was like onboard.

Decades Dance Workshops
Decades Dance Workshops
in-school workshop

Book The Best "Dance Days" - Decades dance workshops for schools. These workshops focus on the 20th Century dance styles, which are ideal for history topics and school anniversaries. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers!

Lochranza Centre CIC
Lochranza Centre CIC
Scotland

Located on the beautiful Isle of Arran, the Lochranza Centre CIC is an Outdoor Education & Activities Centre specialising in Geography, Geology, & Environmental Science field studies. We've delivered fun, safe, & adventurous school trips for 40 years


Suffragettes Workshop
Suffragettes Workshop
online/in-school workshop

During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet Sylvia, (the daughter of WSPU founder Emmeline Pankhurst) as she leads the children to explore the Suffragette movement, how it was formed and the gruelling fight to secure equal rights and the vote for women!

Primary School Trip to London with Equity
Primary School Trip to London with Equity
London & South East

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.

WW2 Workshops
WW2 Workshops
online/in-school workshop

This Drama Hut workshop takes you back to 1944 to meet ‘Polly’, following the D Day Landings. Experience what it might have been like to be an evacuee during World War II. Pack your suitcase and get ready to leave your hometown for the country!

The Moon Landing: Neil Armstrong
The Moon Landing: Neil Armstrong
in-school workshop

Embark on an extra-terrestrial mission through one of humankind’s greatest achievements: the 1969 Moon Landing! Using drama and discussion, your pupils will learn about the life of Neil Armstrong and impact of the Space Race.


St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
South West

One of the best preserved of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses, St Mawes was part of a chain of forts built in response to the threat of invasion. With all of this history represented at the site, there are plenty of learning opportunities to explore.

Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall
North West

Leighton has 8 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art New for 2025, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard’s Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas

Low Cost Isle of Wight Group Accommodation
Low Cost Isle of Wight Group Accommodation
London & South East

Education Destination welcomes thousands of students of all ages to the Isle of Wight and Dorset each year. We can offer your group accommodation at all budget levels, from low-cost camping & dormitories to luxury resort hotels.

WW1 Workshop
WW1 Workshop
online/in-school workshop

This Drama Hut workshop takes us back to 1914 where we meet British nurse Edith Cavell and discover her incredible acts of bravery in helping soldiers in World War One. Through War-time song, poetry and drama explore the war with us.


Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart
Great Explorers-Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart
online/in-school workshop

During this Drama Hut Workshop, we meet Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic ocean, as she shares her passion for adventure! Discover other famous explorers in history and find out what it takes to make a great explorer!

World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
London & South East

Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Bletchley Park and the surrounding areas are filled with history and bring studies to life. The National Radio Centre, Woburn Abbey and The National Museum of Computing to name but a few

Windrush - Migration Workshop
Windrush - Migration Workshop
in-school workshop

During this workshop, the children will pack their bags leaving the Caribbean Island of Jamacia and board HMT Windrush to journey to post war Britain. Through drama, song and poetry we will explore how the Windrush generation helped re-build Britain.

History Through Toys
History Through Toys
in-school workshop

A fascinating and fun visiting workshop using a wide selection of modern and historic real toys to explore the topic of History through Toys, it has been created to be a resource-rich engaging and interactive learning experience for pupils!


Dublin
Dublin
Ireland

Dublin is the vibrant and fun-loving city that wins the hearts of the thousands who visit each year. Rich with unique history, fantastic buildings and a modern economic boom this enchanting city perfectly couples tradition with a modern twist

Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom
London & South East

Do you like the idea of teaching your curriculum while your students' minds are wide open? When better for them to learn than during the fun of your school trip? We are the Island Classroom, where you can combine fun with education in a unique way.

History Workshops
History Workshops
online/in-school workshop

The Drama Hut specialise in bringing on-site and online workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school!

Eden Project
Eden Project
South West

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.


National Coal Museum Wales
National Coal Museum Wales
Wales

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 Cardiff
National Museum Cardiff
Wales

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.

Scottish Maritime Museum
Scottish Maritime Museum
Scotland

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.

Parliament
Parliament
London & South East

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 during your school visit to London.


Dundee Science Centre
Dundee Science Centre
Scotland

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.

Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Scotland

At the Scottish Parliament we can offer a great selection of programmes for schools including workshops on Citizenship, Art & Design, History and much more!

At-Bristol
At-Bristol
South West

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

Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
West Midlands

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


Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall
East of England

First built in 1643, Wimpole Hall has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. While Wimpole's garden provides almost a case-book history of English Gardening from 1690 to 1830.

National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland
Scotland

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.




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