Living History Workshops
*Energetic *Fun *Engaging *Creative
Stone Age, Ancient Greek, Ancient Egyptian, Roman, Viking, Anglo Saxon
Interactive History Workshops for Schools
"Thank you for a fantastic workshop! The children were engaged, focused and engrossed in all the learning and enriching activities that you arranged."
E Wright, Horizon Primary Academy, Kent
"Brilliant organisation!
Wonderful that children have some memorabillia to take home."
C Burridge, Great Doddington Primary School
"In over 10 years of teaching this was the best I've ever seen, especially for such a reasonable price. All staff and children had fun and learnt loads."
M Comell & T Daly, Northborough Junior School
"We all thought it was fantastic! Children were engaged the whole day. Children who wouldn't normally participate participated and enjoyed it thorougly!'
K Willett, St Andrew's
CE Primary School
Excellent activities - children all on task all day - a good all round experience.
Thank you so much!'
A Webzell, Horton Kirby PS
"Absolutely fantastic workshop! Children were engaged from the outset. Great activities throughout the day. Highly reccommended. 10/10!"
Mrs Burrha, Rosherville CEP Academy
" Fantastic! They kept all our children busy and engaged with hands-on and practical activities - just perfect for our 7 and 8 year olds. Great for team-building and logical thinking. Highly recommended."
L Whittaker, Loose Primary School
"They know how to work with children. A very energetic and informative workshop that involves EVERY child. Brilliantly organised from start to finish. We look forward to having Living History Workshops back at Hamstreet... they really bring the past to life!"
J Pellett, Hamstreet Academy
'Amazing! So much more interactive for the children
than looking at artefacts in a museum.'
J Blake, Staplecross MCP School.
What? Why? How? Where? When?
Minimal talk - lots of action! Interactive 'hands-on' activities.
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We investigate the Hunters and Gatherers of pre-historic Britain in this fast-paced, interactive two hour session. Includes tool-making, 'flint' knapping, chalk carving and hunting - perfect for your enthusiastic Stone Agers!
Our Roman Workshop kicks off with a re-enactment of Julius Caesar's landing on British shores, and then considers the Roman impact on Britain after AD43. Slave Markets, Latin Lessons, Original Artefacts, Gladiators, Marching and the Roman Pantomime all feature in this highly interactive workshop.
Up to 90 children -Tunics and Stola are provided for everyone!
Anglo Saxons (KS1 & KS2)
After your little warriors have been dressed, tattooed and trained in the art of Raiding & Invading, they settle down to experience life in an Anglo Saxon village. Our Anglo Saxon workshop looks at the settlement of Britain and includes Battle Training, Traditional Crafts, Myths, a souvenir to make and keep and a punch-up with the Normans in 1066! Up to 90 children - Dark Age outfits for all.
300 years later than the Saxons but just as fierce (and perhaps more hairy!) our Viking workshop features costumes and tattoos for all, Battle Drills, Raiding & Invading, Dark Age Crafts, Original Artefacts and a fierce struggle for supremacy with the Saxons. Up to 90 children - Dark Age outfits for all.
The Ancient Greeks (KS1 & KS2)
Set in the ancient Athenian Agora around two-and-a-half thousand-years ago, our Ancient Greeks workshop investigates what we have learnt from the Greeks, and how this ancient civilization affects our culture today. Featuring Philosophy & Democracy, the Parthenon & the Elgin Marbles, Spartan Boot Camp, the Olympic Games and our noisy-but-popular Battle of Marathon. We bring costumes for all!
The Ancient Egyptians KS1 & KS2
From the desert tribes of five thousand years ago to the death of Cleopatra just before Jesus was born, the Ancient Egyptians developed a culture that lasted around 3000 years. The Ancient Egyptians workshop looks at some of the things that make them so intriguing to us today. Includes Mummification, Original Artefacts, Tomb Raiding, Belly Dancing, Ancient Crafts and a pewter cartouche to make and keep. Costumes and Egyptian Eyes for all!
Greek Theatre Workshop
Whole School, Small groups, Inset Days,
Team Building. Based on real plays from Aristophanes & Homer, this is an excellent workshop for enabling groups to work together.
Featuring a Grand Finale which celebrates the Festival of Dionysos in Athens around 450BC. Features contemporary issues and real-life characters. Links in with the Ancient Greek curriculum as required.
Excellent for team-building and boosting confidence.
What you get from a school Living History Workshop:
*2 fully trained members of LHW crew with years of experience in drama, music, storytelling, history and working in the school environment.
*An action-packed day designed to keep engaged & entertained!
*We bring enough costumes for every child to dress up!
*REAL artefacts to touch and examine.
*Every child will make a souvenir to take home and keep.
*Workshops which can be adapted to suit specific topic areas and local history.
Festival, Bespoke Workshops & Community Events
We also provide drop-in workshops for festivals & outdoor events, where particiants of all ages can have a go at an ancient or natural craft and make something to keep. We always use natural materials where possible and are proud of our reputation for no plastic and virtually no waste! If you are hosting an event, and are looking for someone to provide interesting, unusual and entertaining activities for your guests please click HERE for information.