Creative History
Creative History
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| Come and celebrate Christmas in Victorian style. This experience is based on the Victorian Workhouse experience but with a Christmas theme. Step back in time to when King John's House was 'briefly' a workhouse. Come and meet the Matron in charge and explore life in a building that witnessed the Victorian era. Explore the Victorian shop within the museum and role-play buying Victorian style Christmas gifts, using Victorian money; create Victorian style Christmas decorations then help Mr Moody's servants decorate his home; and try your hand at identifying 'mysterious' Victorian objects. Then go through the process of being admitted to the workhouse and assigned your station, witness the wonderful Christmas feast presented to the Trustees and then be given your own portion of bread 'for which you should be eternally grateful'. However in acknowledgement of the season party games are allowed. Our shared passion for bringing the past alive for today's children creates a fun morning of activities which develop the children's appreciation for the buildings' significance both now and then. At the same time the activities develop the children's historical skills and period knowledge. Based on documentary evidence from the time, the story unfolds amongst a complex of authentic Medieval, Tudor and Victorian buildings set in beautiful period gardens. Hence 'Victorian Workhouse' gives children a unique look at a piece of Hampshire history during the period. The project uses discovery trails, hot seating, re-enactment, resource handling and costumes to stimulate curiosity and development of historical skills. 'Victorian Workhouse' is closely linked to the National Curriculum, particularly topics on Victorians, Christmas, Childhood and Homes. However it also supports a wide range of other topics and areas such as Impact of Man of the Environment, Settlement, Buildings, Clothes, Containers, Materials and Structures. The site is also a fantastic stimulus for poetry, story writing and artwork. If you wish to discuss the content of your visit please contact Creative History. Contact details can be found here. |
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