History: Conflict Through Time
Our collection is ideal for exploring ideas of continuity and change over long periods of time, and the similarities and differences between people from different social classes.
Our Analysing Objects sessions allow students to get to grips with the nature of different sources of evidence in the Medieval, Tudor, English Civil War, or Modern periods.
Our Hands On sessions are ideal for exploring and identifying thematic changes in the Medieval period, or our Analysing Objects sessions.
The English Civil Wars are a turning point in the long-term changing relationship between Crown and Parliament, and indeed the development of arms and armour. The First World War was a turning point for both the way in which wars were fought and the attitudes and perceptions of warfare itself. Our Hands On sessions bring these ideas to life.
Hands On:
Suitable for up to 75 pupils
Medieval Realms 1066-1500
- A great way to introduce key concepts about kingship and how power is maintained.
- Compares rich and poor, knight and foot soldier using replica armours and costumes.
- Highlights key similarities and differences between 1066 and 1500.
- Uses examples from key events to explore cause and consequence.
The English Civil Wars
- Uses replica objects to understand the nature of warfre in the English Civil Wars.
- Develops a sense of period and helps build chronology.
- Engages interest and stimulates participation.
Analysing Objects
60-minute interaction for 32 students
- Real or replica? Examines original and replica objects.
- Critically analyses objects as evidence.
- Builds chronological understanding.
- Explores continuity and change.
Analysing Objects: Medieval Realms 1066-1500
- Explores how and why warfare changed in the Medieval period.
- Investigates the impact of the handgun on warfare.
Analysing Objects: English Civil War 1642-1649
- Similarities and differences between Medieval and Modern periods.
- Exploring the impact of the Civil War as a Turning Point.
Analysing Objects: Modern World
- Compare the similarities and differences between Hot and Cold Wars.
- Explores khaki and Kevlar®.
To Book
- All sessions last 45-60 minutes.
- Our sessions are £4 per student, with one adult free per ten students.
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
