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History
This page outlines the topics we've covered, as well as the resources and external courses that we've used.
Trips & Workshops
Hardwick Hall and Hardwick Old Hall
Aggie has been learning about Elizabeth I for her History GCSE, and so we thought we'd take her learning beyond the books to explore more about the Tudor period. We visited this amazing hall in Derbyshire and boy, did it bring history to life!
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Conwy Castle and town
You can't beat a good castle, and Conwy is one of the best we've visited. Plus we found an amazing bakery!
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Ghosts tour of Button House
For fellow fans of BBC Ghosts, this is an absolute must-visit!
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
More than just a stop-off on our way down south, Kenilworth Castle is a fantastic place to explore and learn more about its vast and important history.
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Houses of Parliament Home Education Day
I booked this several months ago after seeing a fellow home edder post about it on Facebook (thank you to them!). Even better: this visit is free!
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History | Law, politics and citizenship | Trips | UK Trips - rest of UK
Return of the Gods, World Museum, Liverpool
For fans of Greek or Roman mythology (or Percy Jackson) this ancient Gods exhibition at the World Museum in Liverpool is a must.
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Classical Civilisation | History | Trips | UK Day trips - near Manchester
Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle has a ridiculous amount of history over ten centuries and is a remarkable place to visit.
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History | Law, politics and citizenship | Psychology | Trips | UK Day trips - near Manchester | UK Trips - rest of UK
Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire
While we were away in Malvern we took a trip to this quaint Roman villa tucked away in the middle of Gloucestershire. It gave us a glimpse into the everyday life of a Roman settler in Britain.
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Classical Civilisation | History | Romans in Britain | Trips | UK Trips - rest of UK
Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
We took a trip to the birthplace of the Bard in Stratford-upon-Avon to find out more about his formative years as the son of a glovemaker.
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English | History | Shakespeare | Trips | UK Trips - rest of UK
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
What an amazing place! We signed off on 2022 with a New Year's Eve trip to Jodrell Bank- and we're glad we did.
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History | Physics | Science | Trips | UK Day trips - near Manchester
