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Victorian Schoolroom

Explore what school was really like for Victorian children through our immersive schoolroom workshop. Pupils learn the 3 R’s in a typical Leeds school in 1887 under the watchful eye of the school Ma’am. Pupils will be in costume and in role.

Ahead of the workshop we will: arrange for a pre-visit, send out health and safety info and arrange an itinerary for the day.

Most suitable for: KS1, KS2, Local Leeds History, The Victorians

Duration: 90 mins - 2 hours

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