Medieval Days - Historical Resources for schools

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"...Excellent workshop. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The resources you brought were brilliant...Would definitely like to have another workshop..."
- Ms. Kossman, Manor Lodge School

The Medieval Days experience will treat your students to a real taste of historical life, and a day that they'll never forget...

Why are Vikings often illustrated with horned helmets?
What was Henry VIII called by his contemporaries? ( not Henry! )
Was the toga worn in Roman Britain?
How did Merlin appear in British history?
The execution of Charles I was revenged - but who escaped punishment?
Could you write with a real quill pen?
Did the Saxons suffer from bad stomachs?
Where did Humpty Dumpty originate?
Which men were recorded as having tails?
Would you enjoy medieval beer?
Who were the "hangers on?"

Some answers may surprise you......

Trying on a medieval helmet

In a typical medieval session, we will assemble a full suit of armour, piece by piece, in front of the students, explaining each item as it is built on the frame. Most of the following items are also shown - and can be handled or worn as appropriate: ♦ Wearable medieval armour ♦ A pig faced bassinet helmet ♦ A great helm ♦ A Norman helmet ♦ A re-enactment quality medieval sword and sheath ♦ A full sized and weight Norman Shield ♦ A full weight chainmaille full jerkin and chainmaille coif (children can try these on and feel the weight!) ♦ Gauntlets ♦ Hand made arrows with various arrowheads ♦ A longbow ♦ A mace And this is just for the medieval sessions! We bring different resources relating to the period requested - always an amazing selection! Genuine antiquities are included, all of which can be handled by the students. This brings history to life in a far more powerful way than just looking at the items behind glass in a museum	Examining artefacts Getting to grips with gauntlets!
Learning archery	If required, the longbow can even be shot by the students at a target. Safety is always our first priority, and we will make sure that this is conducted with all the proper precautions to GNAS (Grand National Archery Society) recommendations and overseen by a qualified instructor
And of course it's not all weaponry! We will also bring: ♦ Wooden and pewter plates ♦ Trenchers ♦ Pottery tankards ♦ Leather drinking vessels ♦ Spices and herbs ♦ Horn items ♦ Period costume ♦ Period jewellery We also have authentic coin striking equipment - each student can keep the coin they made!	Examining artefacts
Wearing a maille jerkin	Period food and drink is brought to the school which can be sampled. Competitions are arranged for students where small prizes are given (typical prizes include a genuine musket ball, a pouch containing chocolate gold coins, or a historical pendant.) However, there is no fixed agenda, and often the input and questions posed by the students themselves move the session in one direction or another. Teachers may of course get as involved as they wish. We can supply resource sheets and a feedback form for each student. At the end of the sessions students should have a better understanding of how people from the past lived from day to day, and realise that they were just as clever as we are now - only that they viewed the world from their own perspective We promise good fun and lots to talk about afterwards!

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