I liked that there were actual Our students came back buzzing. objects for children to handle. teacher The Museum provides Key Stage 2 ‘teacher ‘ ’ an exciting learning programme ’ for primary schools and colleges and Romans in Britain: A Case Study of Roman Life Students comparing rich we offer a range of interactive historical Key Stage 1 and poor in Tudor times Discovery Starting with a general introduction to Roman Britain, this session © About Us and cross-curricular taught sessions focuses on Roman life specifically in this area through dressing up, Boxes The Museum of Richmond is an responding to the individual needs of Toys in the Past Model Edwardian Bus food and Roman artefacts. Resources for the independent local history museum, particular classes. If you can’t see © Museum of Richmond A fascinating insight into how toys today differ from Links with QCA Unit 6A: Why have people invaded and classroom supported by the Borough of what you need please ask. Classes those in the past. With lots of hands on activities, students are given the opportunity settled in Britain in the past? A Roman case study. Discovery Boxes are ideal for use in the are also welcome to visit the Richmond upon Thames, that celebrates to handle objects in small groups, dress up and do some observational drawing. classroom. Containing original or replica the rich heritage of the area. Located in Museum independently or, if a visit Links with QCA Unit 1: How are our toys different from the past? Tudor Life in Richmond artefacts, reference books and teacher the Old Town Hall, a Victorian building is not possible, hire one of our Exploring the fascinating history of Richmond in Tudor Homes Long Ago notes, these boxes offer effective in the heart of Richmond, the Discovery Boxes to use in times, students get the opportunity to compare rich and Key Stage 1 and 2 teaching Museum’s colourful displays and the classroom. This session offers students the opportunity to see the Museum’s poor through dressing up and handle Tudor objects found resources on a number of safe, intimate setting make an collection of diverse household objects. Including small group in the local area. An optional walk can follow the session. curriculum subjects. ideal learning environment work and hands on activities, it also involves dressing up, Links with QCA Unit 8: What were the differences role play and object handling. for all ages. between the lives of the rich and poor in Tudor times? Links with QCA Unit 2: What were homes like long ago? Children Living in Victorian Richmond What are we Remembering Exploring how the Richmond area changed in the Victorian period, on Remembrance Day? this session draws upon the Museum’s extensive Victorian handling collection. With the Poppy Factory, the Old Town Hall Remembrance Topics such as domestic life, school and play are all included in small group work. Book and the War Memorial, Richmond has a number Links with QCA Unit 11: What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain? of reminders of past wars. This poignant session offers a Links with QCA Unit 12: How did life change in our locality in Victorian times? Selection of household objects fascinating insight into what we are remembering on © Museum of Richmond Remembrance Day. With lots of hands on activities, Being a Child in Second World War Richmond students are given the opportunity to handle wartime objects in small Tailored to link with the locality of the school. This session explores Available groups, and visit the War Memorial and Remembrance Book. the impact of the war on that area and provokes discussion on Discovery Boxes

Links with QCA Unit 17: What are we remembering what children’s lives might have been like. Students are able to Student using Victorian Children The Romans in Britain on Remembrance Day? interview a local resident who was a child during the war about Discovery Box Trafalgar Junior School Tudor Life their experiences, and handle wartime artefacts. © It was just right and Victorian and Edwardian Household Links with QCA Unit 9: What was it like for children in the covered everything Victorian Children SEN Learning ‘we wanted! Second World War? All the sessions listed in this Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole teacher Students learning about Being a A great resource and programme can be adapted for SEN Child in Second World War Richmond How has life Changed in Our Locality? Holidays in the Past War Memorial,’ © St Mary’s and St Peter’s Primary School perfect way of bringing A Combined Museum and Local Studies Session students. Tailor-made and outreach sessions Richmond Riverside Wash Day © Museum of Richmond ‘different history topics are also available on request for SEN schools. Aimed at Year Six students, this session is linked to the locality of the school. to life. they generate lots Barnes, and Sheen Information from maps, census returns and trade directories are consulted in the Local History Inset and CPD Richmond Local Studies Collection, while the Museum supports the researched of questions and are highly Groups of teachers are welcome to visit the information with paintings and objects. Available on Tuesday mornings only. motivating. Children love

Students handling Museum for taster sessions exploring the Museum’s Links with QCA Unit 18: What was it like to live here in the past? them. (And teachers too)! Tudor objects educational resourses. Links with QCA Unit 12: How did life change in our locality in Victorian times? teacher © Museum of Richmond ’ For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] Very hands on and creative – Family workshop participant Bookings and Further Information © Museum of Richmond Terry Denton de Gray the kids loved it! Programme for Taught Session or Discovery Box Booking Information ‘visitor To book an education or informal learning session,please call us on 020 8332 1141 History Challenge ’ or e-mail [email protected]. Informal learning

Charges Is your class or a group of pupils working Family Events Group SESSIONS AT the Museum (including community and home educated groups): on a history-based study, investigation Primary Schools £2.50 plus VAT per student (London Borough of Richmond schools) £3.50 plus VAT per student (non-Borough schools) or creative project? We run a creative family programme that includes holiday workshops (for students Outreach session for SEN schools: £3.00 plus VAT per student The Museum of Richmond and the Richmond May Fair Committee award a aged 4 +) and drop-in activities. (service for Borough schools only) shield annually to the school which produces the most Booking essential. Further details Inset: Sessions for educators on using the Museum as an historical resource are free creative History-based study. can be found on the (Borough schools) Museum website. Boxes cost £10.00 plus VAT per week (London Borough of Richmond schools) The award is held in memory of Terry Denton de Gray whose love and Family workshop participant £15.00 plus VAT per week (non-Borough schools) knowledge of history enabled him to contribute so much to the celebration © Museum of Richmond of history in the Borough of Richmond. Finding Us Public Transport The winning entry will be displayed at the Interesting, informative, friendly ● Mainline Rail Services: South West Trains Richmond May Fair and great for the children. and London Overground ‘parent and all entries will be publicised in the local press. ● London Underground: District Line ’ ● Buses: H22, 33, H37, R61, 65, R68, R70, The winning students will also receive a shield which they can display in Community and Home Educated Groups Key Stage 1 190, 337, 371, 319, 419, 490, 493 school until the following April. (a few minutes walk from Richmond Bus Station) We are pleased to welcome informal learning groups to the Museum and offer tailored-made sessions related to Access Closing date for Entries: End of the Spring Term the history of the local area. Key Stage 2 The Museum of Richmond is located on the second floor of the Old Town Hall. The building is fully Group visit to the Museum accessible with a lift which can take visitors to the I enjoyed making © Castlenau Community Centre Discovery Boxes second floor. the posters for Opening Hours ‘the history challenge. Tuesday – Saturday 11.00 – 17.00 I felt really proud History Challenge (please note, school visits can be organised out of public opening times). receiving the shield Closed: 24, 25 and 26 December, 1 January, Good Friday, Easter Saturday and bank from the mayor. holidays student, Buckingham Family Events Contact Us Primary School ’ To make a booking or to find out more information about our programme for 2010 winners schools, please contact the Education and Audience Development Officer. Community Groups Telephone: 020 8332 1141 E-mail: [email protected] Students using Victorian Children Discovery Box © Trafalgar Junior School Website: www.museumofrichmond.com Students from Buckingham Primary School Home Educated Groups (2010 winners of the Terry Denton de Gray Museum of Richmond History Challenge) Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP © Richmond Museum Registered charity no. 295164 For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: For more information contact our Education and Audience Development Officer: This leaflet was funded by the Association of the Friends of the Museum of Richmond. telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] telephone 020 8332 1141 email [email protected] MUSEUM of RICHMOND