KS1 Life at the Time of the Great Fire of London

Essential information

Maximum group size 60, £4 per student, 10am until 12pm, minimum fee £160

The event

The year is 1666 and a Strangers' Hall servant has just returned to Norwich from London. Having experienced first-hand the events of the Great Fire of London, they are eager to make sure that a similar thing doesn't happen here!

A member of the Strangers' Hall household leads an object-handling session investigating everyday objects which might pose a fire hazard, while the returned servant uses drama to reveal their experiences in London during the fire. Plus, explore the upstairs rooms of Strangers' Hall, looking for fire hazards and experiencing what a room looks like when lit only by candlelight.

Aims and learning outcomes

History

• Inspire pupils' curiosity about the past, and equip them to ask perceptive questions, think critically and weigh evidence.
• Engage children with museum objects as sources of inspiration, knowledge and exploration.
• Develop pupils' understanding of an event beyond living memory that is significant nationally and locally.

How to book

Advance booking is essential. To book, please call 01603 493636 or email norwichcastle.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk.