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New workshop for April 2025 - Romans in Britain
Take a voyage back with us to a time when Britain was at a crossroads in its development as a nation. The Roman Empire had collapsed and invaders were starting to settle in their thousands. This was a new chapter in British history. The Anglo-Saxons brought with them new ideas about farming, sailing, art and culture. Much later on, Viking raiders started to reshape the population of England and Scotland with the eventual integration of their own distinctive way of life, Britain would be changed forever. Join History Workshops Devon for a fun packed learning experience - the 'Dark Ages' it definitely is not!
As these two cultures co-existed within similar time-frames and geographical locations, there is some crossover in the activities offered. Please state at the time of booking whether you require an Anglo-Saxon or Viking themed workshop.
‘A Huge thanks for yesterday's Anglo-Saxon Day! I'm truly grateful for the bespoke approach you delivered to our school and the pacing of the exciting activities, allowing for our children to participate and remain engaged. We all had so much fun! What a fab way to end our topic’. Y5/6 classes
Francesca Toms - Assistant Headteacher, Highweek Primary School
Possible Morning Activities
Possible Morning Activities
Drama warm up games: 'Saxon Feast Bowl', 'Serpent's Tail' and 'Help the Warrior'.
Making and decorating silver coloured charm medallions.
Experience the retelling of an Anglo-Saxon legend or Viking saga.
Learn and play the Saxon/Viking games of Hnefatafl and Nitavl.
Design and make Anglo-Saxon pattern illuminations or Viking pattern imagery.
Learn about Norse Gods (Vikings) or the Anglo-Saxon conversion from paganism to Christianity.
Find out about Norse Mythology (Vikings) and hear the story of the creation of Thor's hammer or a Saxon hero's tale.
‘Year 5 enjoyed their Viking Workshop experience this week. They played traditional Viking games, made foil brooches, learnt about Thor’s famous fishing trip and finally got to play with weaponry. All in all - a great day and the children thoroughly enjoyed it!’
Miss Wathen Year 5 teacher, Our Lady of St Patrick, Teignmouth
Possible Afternoon Activities
Possible Afternoon Activities
Learn about the construction of longships of the Saxons and Vikings: how they were constructed and how they were sailed. Learn about famous sea voyages.
Find out about Anglo-Saxon and Viking warriors and their weapons. Learn about how and why they went to war.
Practise Anglo-Saxon and Viking battle tactics - the boar formation, with spears and shields. Learn how to protect yourself and your fellow warriors in a battle situation.
Using wooden swords, practise techniques that would enable you to successfully protect yourself.
Practise archery skills using safety arrows - can you hit the target from 5 metres away, or even 7?
Learn teamwork and develop strength as an Anglo-Saxon or Viking warrior in a classic tug of war competition.
Using a slingshot for hunting and protection
Let History Come To You!
Please note that we can be very flexible about the order and timings of these activities. Our workshops will accommodate the needs of your class and the learning of your pupils.
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