Schools Programme

London Metropolitan Archives

2017 - 2018

The City of London is committed to providing excellent public services and especially a lively schools programme for young people of all ages. The wonderful resources in the City’s great heritage institutions open up a world of learning and imagination which supports and extends school based activities.

Historical Sites and ResourcesThis programme highlights the school workshops and activities available at four institutions within the City of London Corporation. Through these institutions the culture and history of the City and Greater London can be traced from Roman times to the present day.

At London Metropolitan Archives, 100 km of documents, photographs, maps and other material dating back nearly a thousand years record the lives of Londoners up to the present day.

Activities for SchoolsA varied and imaginative programme of activities is available. Art, stories, historical explorations, drama, music, walks and craft activities have all been used to deliver exciting sessions linked to the National Curriculum.

Workshops and activities are offered for:School and college groupsStudents at PRUsYouth groups Visits from home educated children

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What Makes History? Exploring Family History

History

Citizenship

Business & Economics

English

Norman and Medieval London The Tudors The Stuarts The Georgians The Victorians Wartime London Modern London Communities Local History and GeographyTrials and Tribulations

Campaigning LondonLGBTQ History

Stinks and Sewers / Living by NumbersHave your Cake / Sweet London / Document DoctorsBridges and Towers / DiseasesMechanisms / Optics Water / Bad Ideas / Health and the People

Future Shock! Money Matters / Let’s Do Business

STEM

National Poetry Day / Junior Dragon’s Ink WritersWorld Book Day: My Best Friend is a Book!Let’s Write a PoemJournalism

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Art Fun Palaces: Life on the London Stage Big Draw / Let’s Face It!Arts & Crafts

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If any of the set dates are not possible, please contact us

Schools Sessions available for Key Stages 2-4

Summer Colleges 2018 Women and Democracy: the Vote and Beyond!Toynbee Hall - Revealing Social Reform

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A visit to London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) is an exciting and enriching experience. The free learning programme for schools covers many areas of the National Curriculum, particularly history, literacy, humanities, citizenship and art. It also gives young people the chance to find out more about archives and the important work they do in preserving everyone’s history and making it accessible to future generations.

LMA is the largest local authority archive in Britain. The collections cover the whole of Greater London spanning nearly a thousand years of history. The lives of London and Londoners are represented here through millions of documents and thousands of maps, prints, drawings, plans, photographs and films.

Planning a VisitLMA welcomes visits from students of all ages from Keystage 2 to postgraduate level. Development staff will help you plan your session in a way which meets your group’s needs.

Booking a SessionTo discuss your ideas or to book a visit, contact Development:Tel: 020 7332 3851Email: ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.ukWebsite: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmaLondon Metropolitan Archives40 Northampton RoadLondon EC1R 0HB

If any of the set dates are not suitable for your school, please contact us to arrange a possible alternative.

London Metropolitan Archives

London’s Memory Box

Additional Resources LMA Learning Facebook page Search Learning at London Metropolitan Archives on Facebook

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The National CurriculumLondon Metropolitan Archives (LMA) is well placed to support your teaching of the National Curriculum. We offer the unique opportunity to work with primary source material in a dedicated education space.

• All topics and sessions are now available for Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

• We are offering new workshops reflecting the change of emphasis of the NC, including Business Studies, Medieval London and Magna Carta (we have two!).

• Local history resources include maps, photographs and school records. We can tailor them to your area and possibly school. Please contact us to further discuss your requirements.

Other support includes:

• Study packs that wrap around a visit to give you resources and activities to complete before and after the visit.

• CPD and training opportunities for teachers and educators where we demonstrate our workshops, resources and how to make the most of them.

• Working with your staff to help define what impact the changes in the National Curriculum will have and how LMA can support you. Staff sessions can take place at LMA or your school. We are keen to talk and listen to our school audiences.

The London CurriculumThe London Curriculum will support the new National Curriculum, while helping young Londoners to better understand and engage with their city. The Mayor of London’s Education Inquiry recognised the huge opportunity to enrich and strengthen education in London, by drawing on the city’s rich heritage.

The stories, events and changes recorded in the LMA collections date back to 1067 and the Norman Conquest. The collections span the first ‘local authority’, the City Corporation, London County Council, Greater London Council. We are well placed to tell the story of London, its history, government, people and places.

The LMA team is exploring the opportunities the London Curriculum offers. We have developed programmes on: • Medieval London• The Fire of London and the re-building of the city • Public health in the 19th century• World War I and II• Post War events and re-development• Communities and diversity• London’s Lost Rivers• Crime and Punishment (1700 - 1900)

Contact us to see how we can provide you with workshops and resource to teach the London Curriculum.

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Cross-Curricular OpportunitiesAll LMA’s school workshops have the history and citizenship curriculums firmly embedded within them. In addition, they also provide numerous links to other subjects. Here are some examples:

Bridges and Towers - science and design technology Dragon’s Ink: Junior Writers - literacy and geographyStruggle Against Slavery - literacy and citizenshipMoney Matters - PSHE and numeracyChildren of the Blitz - geography and literacyBills of Mortality - numeracy and geographyI can Be What I Want: Portrait Workshop - art and design technology

We use a variety of resources to achieve this. As well as the usual archive documents students will have first-hand experience of maps, photographs, film, and hands-on practical science activities.

My Archives: Youth Advisory Panel

City of London School Visits Fund

The Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) is a group of young volunteers aged 14 - 24 that helps the LMA plan and deliver conferences, events, learning sessions and creative projects such as digital media, film-making, drama and creative writing and art. At meetings, YAP members look at original documents from the archives, help the development team by doing research, plan their own participation in events, have training (eg. facilitating workshops, marketing and publicity), and most importantly of all, consult on how and where to make the LMA more friendly and welcoming for young people. All members of My Archives YAP work towards a vInspired V50 Award by taking part in our activities.

The City of London School Visits Fund is a great way to help your students experience the benefits of learning outside the classroom. You can receive up to £300 towards the cost of a trip to the LMA.

At least 30% of pupils are eligible for Pupil Premium. You can apply for help with the cost of the trip, e.g. coach hire, staff cover or paying for a workshop at the venue. Special schools do not need to meet the Pupil Premium requirement.

The fund is limited, so please apply as early as possible. The application process is quick and easy - visit www.cityschoolvisitsfund.org.uk for details.

YAP gives young people the opportunity to represent the views of young people in the community, develop transferable skills and learn about the internal workings of an organisation. If you are interested in becoming part of this exciting venture, then contact the development team at the LMA.

What Makes History?An Introduction to Archives and Collections

Find out about the Archive and its work as we look at the question: “What makes history?” Tour the public rooms, conservation area and strong rooms, see how historical documents are repaired and stored. Learn about the ones that didn’t survive, and discover how some stories are told and some are forgotten. This session is suitable for History and Citizenship students and may be useful to those doing Extended Project Qualifications. The visit includes a chance to study original documents.

Thursday 21 September 2017 and Tuesday 5 June 2018 Visit ‘Archive Work’: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/learningzone

Archives in ActionExploring Family HistoryA session introducing school groups to oral history, with tips and suggestions for interviewing your own family members. Maps, photos and documents relating to local history will be used to explore life and times of people and offer ways of using your own family documents. Participants will be able to try out their own questions with our expert team. Tuesday 19 September 2017 and Tuesday 20 March 2018

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A Level History StudyDaysThese sessions are based closely on AS and A2 level units. Students will take part in seminars at both LMA and the Tower of London, benefiting from the resources available at both sites. Subject areas include:The Normans The Angevin MonarchsMid 14th CenturyThe Wars of the Roses

For further information, or to book, please contact the Tower of London Education Centre on 020 3166 6654, or email towereducation@hrp.org.uk

Sessions are on the following Thursdays:23 November 2017, 2 January, 8 February, 8 March and 22 March 2018Location: Tower of London and London Metropolitan Archives

History

Scribes and the CityThis session explores the scribes who wrote the earliest manuscripts in our collections. Find out how the scribes contributed to the development of English language and letter formation and their vital role in London’s government and business. By using original documents, discover medieval London’s history, identify the differences in each scribe’s hand and have a first-hand experience by writing with a quill. An optional emphasis on Latin is also available.

Tuesday 9 January and Tuesday 26 June 2018

Magna CartaThis new school workshop explores the Medieval London society, culture and politics in England 800 years ago, at the time the Magna Carta was created and on into the medieval period. We will be focusing on the important role the Magna Carta has played in the development of human rights, democracy and liberty and students will discover the City of London’s unique connections with Magna Carta, as the City of London is the only place to be named in Magna Carta.

Monday 26 February 2018

Norman and Medieval London

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The Stuarts

The Plague Year Using the Archive’s documents, maps and images, discover the life and times of Zachariah Syms, a haberdasher apprentice in the City of London in the 1660s who took his master to the Court of Aldermen to complain that he had been mistreated. This practical workshop will be used to recreate London life at the time of the Great Plague. Pupils will explore archive material from our collections, look at plague remedies and write with a quill. Monday 5 February and Wednesday 21 February 2018

The TudorsLife in Tudor London Tudor London is brought vividly to life through the archives records. Taking on the role of an apprentice apothecary, pupils will discover more about Londoners’ health, what they ate, how they cured illnesses and their sometimes odd recipes. There will also be a chance to write with a quill.

Friday 12 January and Tuesday 13 March 2018

The Life and Times of ShakespeareThis workshop is based around Shakespeare’s London. Pupils will explore original documents and prints to discover more about the bard and the city. They will have the opportunity to find out about his work, theatrical performances and what London would have been like during the life and times of Shakespeare.

Tuesday 5 December 2017 and Thursday 12 April 2018

Bills of Mortality The Bills of Mortality recorded what people were dying of and how many people were dying in the parishes of London. Using these original documents pupils will improvetheir awareness about the Great Plague in the seventeenth century and its effect on the lives of Londoners. Using their numeracy skills pupils will investigate which places were worst hit by the Plague and which were least affected. They will also discuss some of the other causes of death listed in the Bills of Mortality.

Tuesday 28 November 2017

The Great Fire of London Using original documents this session will involve drama, eyewitness accounts and creative activities to show what Londoners experienced during the Great Fire of London and how the Fire permanently changed the face of the City.

Wednesday 24 January and Tuesday 27 February 2018

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The GeorgiansA Century of Change Explore the revolution in everyday life in London that took place during the Georgian era. It was a time of immense social change in Britain, with the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, the emergence of rival political parties and British expansion throughout the world. London grew, new communities settled, art galleries and museums were founded and the face of London was transformed. Discover more using original documents, prints, maps and drawings. Monday 11 December 2017

Crime and PunishmentCrime has always been a part of London life. Not least because the capital has always been the most densely populated part of the country, and the financial centre but also because, as the seat of government, London has remained the natural focus for riots, revolts, and conspiracies against the monarchy or state This session is a fast moving journey through a range of criminal activity, society’s response at the time and changing attitudes.

Thursday 14 December 2017 and Monday 25 June 2018

The VictoriansTheatreland In this session pupils will explore the wide collection of theatre records, from letters and legal documents to programmes, plans, prints and photographs. This fascinating topic provides an overview of a century of theatre and tells the story of some of the playhouses with the most illustrious histories. Find out about the theatres that began as circuses and varied their dramatic fare with trapeze acts; the playhouse that survived over two centuries and four fires to become a major draw for audiences today, and the group of theatres destroyed to make way for a major London thoroughfare. Thursday 7 December 2017 and Wednesday 27 June 2018

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Changing Lives in the Nineteenth Century Over the course of the nineteenth century the population of London more than doubled. New inventions in transport and technology changed everyone’s lives. Entertainment boomed – but so did crime and poverty. Using LMA’s rich collection of documents, including prints, photographs and maps, find out about some of the pleasures and perils of everyday life in this rapidly changing period.

Wednesday 25 April 2018

Children’s Lives Find out about welfare and poverty during the Victorian times: Horatia Jones lived in luxury but was orphaned at 12, truanting Timothy Kalahar was sent away to trainas a sailor at the age of 9 and girls were making flowers in John Groom’s factory for Crippled Girls. Using photographs and documents, discover the different lives led by rich and poor Victorian children at home, work and school. Wednesday 2 May 2018

Victorian Fun and Games Get ready for Christmas the Victorian way! Create greetings cards and decorations inspired by real Victorian items and play some traditional Victorian party games. A great end of term activity. Wednesday 6 December 2017

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World War I in London Explore aspects of WWI and its impact on London and Londoners. Using original documents, including scrap books, magazines reports, diaries and photographs, explore the events which took place between 1914 and 1918. Discover the effects felt in London and the experience of everyday people engulfed in the hostilities.

Thursday 26 April 2018

World War II: Children of the Blitz World War II had a huge impact on London and Londoners. Explore how Londoners responded to challenges including evacuation and rationing. Maps, letters and photographs show vividly what children’s lives were like in World War II. Learn how close bombs dropped to your school and the devastation caused. Investigate the evacuation of children within London in this lively and interactive session.

Tuesday 16 January, Tuesday 7 March, Friday 21 April and Thursday 17 May 2018

Wartime London

World War II: Women at War The Blitz devastated the fabric of the city, families were torn apart and everyday life was turned upside down. During World War II, women had important roles in the services, civil defence and within the home. This workshop will look at newspaper cuttings, photographs, films and London County Council instructions and explore the role of women during the war.

Monday 9 April and Friday 21 June 2018

World War II: Propaganda & Media During World War II, film, photographs and posters were used to influence people’s behaviour and beliefs. Found out how this was achieved, what techniques were used by investigating some of the original material found in the LMA collections.

Friday 8 December 2017and Thursday 17 May 2018

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History in Film 1941-1951 A choice of two exciting sessions which use film to explore life and cultural change during World War II or in the post-war period. Students will investigate historical evidence in short film segments, contemporary documents and photographs. Groups will look at the context in which the films were made and the social, economic and political agendas which shaped them. Choose from: Wartime London: including The London Blitz 1941, Front Line London 1944 and Victory Celebrations 1945Visions of Post-War London: including Homes for the People 1945, British Hopes for the Olympics 1948 and the Festival of Britain 1951.

Tuesday 15 May and Wednesday 23 May 2018

Modern London

Fashion:1950s to 1990s Find out what life was like during the decades after the World War II. Choose one from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s or 1990s, and focus on key events that highlight that period. Alternatively, you can choose a theme and compare it between two decades, e.g. 1960s and 1990s. The current themes are fashion, popular culture, architecture, housing and communities, or trade and economy.

Tuesday 15 May 2018

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Twentieth Century British Black History Based on the Eric and Jessica Huntley Archive, this rich and powerful collection of materials covers fifty years of Black History in London. Discover the work of pioneering campaigners and education workers in the Black community and learn about the experience of migrating to London in the ‘50s and ‘60s. The session will also focus on the wide cultural life which grew up around Bogle-L’Ouverture, the Huntleys’ London publishing house and bookshop.

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Chinese Communities in London London’s Chinese community is the third largest ethnic minority group in the UK and one of the oldest in the capital, dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. Using documents and images from the Archives, find out about the diverse groups of Chinese people who have settled here and made their mark on the city over the past century.

Thursday 10 May 2018

South Asian Communities in London In this workshop pupils will have the opportunity to investigate the diverse South Asian groups in London. Taking up the role of historian, pupils will use the archive material to explore the history of areas such as Spitalfields market, where different community groups settled.

Tuesday 10 April 2018

Jewish Londoners This workshop tells some of the intriguing stories of Jewish families in London during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Explore original documents and objects from everyday life.

Friday 2 March 2018

Communities

The Life and Times of Cy Grant Cy Grant was a Black Guyanese-born polymath who was, amongst other things: an actor, musician, author, broadcaster, activist, WWII navigator and the voice of Captain Green in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. His archive collection is the inspiration for this workshop which covers his amazing life. Students will discover more about his life and times by investigating original documents and then creatively express what they have learnt in song, poetry or prose.

Wednesday 27 September 2017 and Thursday 15 March 2018

No Colour BarThe arrival of Black and brown immigrants changed the story of the United Kingdom forever. This workshop uses art and archives to bring to light and life the contributions and struggles of migrant communities to modern Britain. We use four images to organise this historical kaleidoscope.

Elbow room Creating a space for Black arts and cultural practices in Britain.

Clenched fists Movements of resistance to and activism against racism, political violence and inequality.

Broad shoulders Strong yet brave struggles against oppression and injustice.

Open arms Embracing a new internationalism through solidarity, collaboration and creativity.

Tuesday 12 December 2017

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Houses, Prefabs, Flats and Semis Using film, prints, photographs and plans from the Archives, explore the changing urban street scenes around London.

Wednesday 2 May 2018

Wide Open Spaces: Parks and Gardens Looking into plans, prints and photographs, explore the development of gardens and open spaces in London.

Monday 14 May 2018

In Your Own Backyard Exploring your local area is an exciting and fascinating way to discover history and the changes which have taken place in your local area over time. Find out what stories lie behind local landmarks and discover the different people who lived and worked in your community. Maps, documents, plans and prints provide the evidence. This session is supported by an optional walk around Clerkenwell.

Tuesday 8 May and Monday 18 June 2018The River Fleet River Fleet is perhaps the most well-known and explored of London’s hidden rivers. Pupils will look at the natural landscape of the area and connect it with the people that have lived and worked along the course of the river Fleet.

Friday 23 February 2018

A series of workshops exploring the urban environment. All four are linked to History Curriculum guidelines: studying factors that have brought about change and continuity in the local area as well as the wider world.

Local History and Geography

Maps! In this session students will have the opportunity to investigate their local area’s history using various maps from the Archives. Learn how London has changed over the years through beautifully decorated maps from the Tudor period, Victorian maps and panoramas, Ordnance Survey maps and World War II Bomb Damage maps.

Monday 18 September 2017

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This set of activities has been created in partnership with the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL).

Trials and Tribulations

Victorian Children on TrialThis dual site study day gives pupils the opportunity to visit both the London Metropolitan Archives and the Royal Courts of Justice. This session is based on cases of children charged and brought before the courts in the Victorian era and links to the history and citizenship curriculum.

Students will spend the morning at the London Metropolitan Archives using historical enquiry to explore a wide range of original materials which provide social and historical context for the Victorian case and then explore the case at the Royal Courts of Justice through an enactment of a trial in a working court room. This engaging session will develop critical thinking skills as they take on the roles of judge, jury, barristers, witnesses and defendant.The session is available throughout the year, subject to availability.

How to book your visit with the NCCL: Call 020 79477544 to book your visit. Alternatively you can email london@nccl.org.ukCost: £8.50 per student. Maximum group size of 30 students. Please speak to the learning team if you would like to bring more than one group.

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Citizenship

The Struggle Against Slavery An exploration of the trade in enslaved people and anti-slavery campaigns. Students can scrutinise the lists of names, ages and monetary value of enslaved workers on the Duckinfield plantation in Jamaica, alongside the unusual will of Robert Duckinfield, the plantation owner whose common-law wife was a free Black woman. Students will also delve into documents relating to rebellions amongst enslaved people and the campaign in London. Tuesday 10 October 2017

Campaign! Make an Impact This session supports active citizenship and builds effective campaigning skills. Taking inspiration from historical campaigns, participants explore the strategies adopted by different groups. There are two case studies to choose from; the Mumia Abu-Jamal case from 1982 to present and the Anti-Apartheid Movement, 1959 to 1994. This session is part of the British Library’s Campaign! Make an Impact project. Visit www.bl.uk/campaign to find out more. Wednesday 11 October 2017 and Thursday 3 May 2018

Radical London Explore political movements for social reform in Britain in the nineteenth century that opened the door for greater equality and a radical reform of the electoral system. Through primary source material, create your own agenda and reform, and plan a campaign for today. Tuesday 17 0ctober 2017

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Speak Out London - Diversity City is an LGBTQ Oral History project which has received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project established a community LGBTQ oral history / memorabilia archive at LMA, which record histories (1945-present). This new and significant contemporary archive provides a powerful community collection to compliment and challenge more formal historical records.

Through LGBTQ related archives it is possible to encounter groups and individuals working to reform, cure or punish LGBTQ people. The archives also highlight LGBTQ people who raised awareness through political and cultural activities designed specifically to challenge these ideas and to cast off the burden of invisibility. This educational session considers that nature of historical evidence and provides a forum for further discussion.

Friday 2 February 2018

SPK OUT LDN - Diversity City

www.speakoutlondon.org.uk

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LGBTQ History

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STEM

Living by Numbers How many poor families were living in London in Victorian times? How much money could you earn as a market seller or a servant and what would it buy you? In a crowded workman’s cottage, how much space would there be for each person? Using census lists, plans, maps and other documents from the Archives, find out how numbers like these, and the people who collected them, have affected our lives from Victorian times to the present day.

Thursday 18 January and Wednesday 13 June 2018

Stinks and Sewers In the nineteenth century a glass of water could kill you. In this interactive session, based on plans, maps and scientific reports from the Archives, find out how doctors, scientists and engineers began to discover the links between the water supply and people’s health. Learn about the Great Stink of 1858, the building of London’s sewers and Joseph Bazalgette, the engineer who saved London from fever and filth.

Monday 20 November 2017 & Monday 12 March 2018

Sweet LondonUsing historical evidence from the Archives, such as the Lyons Company, students will investigate the properties of sugar and ice-cream. They will make their own ice-cream, observe the process of changing states and crystallisation, and share experiences and ideas.

Friday 24 November 2017

Document DoctorsIn this workshop, students will examine the importance of conservation in the archive. They will gather temperature, humidity and light level data within the areas that documents are stored and find out how documents are protected and restored. Students will take on the role of conservators and run their own ‘Document A&E’.

Monday 25 September 2017and Tuesday 24 April 2018

Have Your CakeThrough important archive collections such as those from the Lyons Company, students will investigate the properties of the ingredients for cake. What part do they play in making a cake? What will happen if one of the ingredients is missed out? Students test this out by making simple cakes and recording the results.

Wednesday 9 May 2018

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Bridges and Towers This exciting session uses the original bridge designs from Tower Bridge to investigate what designs make a strong tower or bridge. Students will look into building structures, share ideas, test designs and strength of materials.

Tuesday 26 September 2017and Friday 27 April 2018

DiseasesLondon in the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries has been a dangerous place to live. This workshop looks at the scientists, engineers and medics who strived to understand and control the fatal diseases, such as smallpox and cholera that plagued the city. Students will look at documents that recorded the spread of the diseases as well as hospital records.

Cholera in London: Monday 9 October 2017 and Thursday 1 February 2018

Smallpox in London: Wednesday 22 November 2017 and Wednesday 6 June 2018

OpticsThe properties of light, how it behaves and transforms when it comes into contact with other objects has not changed over the centuries. But how scientists have understood light, has. Using material from our collections we’ll look at how scientists have explored and learnt about light in the past and developed that in astronomy, microscopy and photography.

Thursday 11 January and Thursday 14 June 2018

Mechanisms Come and explore how things work! This practical hands-on session on scientific concepts is based on everyday objects that students are already familiar with. Investigate how springs work according to Hooke’s Law, design symmetrical clock mechanisms and even learn how to open a safe.

Tuesday 23 Januaryand Thursday 24 May 2018

Bad Ideas!Discover some of the more weird and wonderful plans people have made for London in the past. Some architects and town planners went a little far while looking for innovative solutions for London’s urban environment. This session, based on original plans and designs, will help students discover and analyse some of those ‘bad ideas’, including some questionable concepts for the new bridge at the Tower of London or a nineteenth century design for a monumental ‘burial pyramid’ to be built on top of Primrose Hill. It will be a revelation!

Wednesday 14 March 2018

WaterDrinking water in the middle of the nineteenth century was dangerous. Filled with dirt, sewage and bacteria it helped spread the cholera epidemics and other fatal diseases. The water companies cleaned up their act. Filtration was the answer to clearing the dirt you could see, but unbeknownst to them, it also killed the bacteria. Find out how it worked in this practical hands-on workshop.

Wednesday 29 November 2017 & Wednesday 20 June 2018

Health and the PeopleDelivered in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons, this workshop brings together archives from the collections of both LMA and the Royal College of Surgeons as well as handling objects from the Hunterian Museum. Students will use these primary sources to investigate the work and context of significant individuals such as Vesalius, Harvey, Hunter, Lister, Jenner and Snow, before evaluating the importance of their discoveries and what they meant for patients and society.

Tuesday 12 September, Tuesday 21 November 2017 and Tuesday 21 March 2018

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Money Matters Future Shock! To save or to splurge? A lively workshop examining the importance of looking ahead, with links to PSHE, Citizenship and History. The session looks at how the old and vulnerable were cared for in the past and examine the introduction of the state pension in 1908. Students will grapple with contemporary issues such as attitudes to old age, retirement and their own aspirations. Integral to the session will be the chance to play Future Shock, a fast-paced game which asks students to think about money and how to save it!

In partnership with the Pensions Archive Trust.

Thursday 30 November 2017

Business & Economics

Let’s Do Business! The vast array of business records we hold cover all manner of organisations and include management and financial series showing the changing fortunes of the companies. Pupils will travel back in time looking at documents from the seventeenth to twentieth century. Working in groups they will explore archive material from different companies such as hotels, insurance companies, banks, and electricity companies. Pupils will also explore how business people operated up to 300 years ago.

Wednesday 11 April 2018

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National Poetry Day National Poetry Day is the nation’s biggest celebration of poetry. Visit the London Metropolitan Archives and open London’s memory box. Discover some of the poems held in our collections, and complete the session by writing your own poem using figurative language. Thursday 28 September 2017

World Book Day:My Best Friend is a Book! A practical and creative celebration of the weird and wonderful books held at the Archives. From scrap books kept by children and school diaries written during the evacuation in World War II, to a book of keepsakes left with foundling children in the eighteenth century. Design a book cover and create your own memory book to take away.

Thursday 1 March 2018

English

Junior Dragon’s Ink Writers Stretch your imagination and write a short story! Use LMA archive material for your inspiration and to give authenticity and clarity to the world your characters inhabit. Confidently create stories and characters around real historical events and landscapes.

Wednesday 10 January and Thursday 7 June 2018

Journalism An introduction to news publications held at the LMA. By exploring a selection of different newspapers and magazines from our collection from the seventeenth century onwards, students will have the opportunity to analyse the format, the audience and purpose of the various publications and discuss how certain events are presented in the publications, the power of advertising and the influence of propaganda.

Thursday 14 December 2017 and Monday 11 June 2018

Let’s Write a Poem Using prints and a selection of poems from the archives, pupils will express themselves through poetry and to deepen their understanding and appreciation of poems written by others. Pupils will discuss print and non-print texts, learn new techniques of how to use figurative language and apply this knowledge of language structure in their own poems.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Art

Fun Palaces:Life on the London Stage

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Inspired by our exhibition Life on the London Stage (10 July – 6 December 2017) this fun palace will celebrate the world of the London stage, from the days of Elizabethan theatre to the 20th century, from Shakespeare’s forgotten brother to Charlie Chaplin and the stars of Music Hall. Come along to try your hand at acting, stage design, creating special effects, puppet making and puppetry. Friday 6 October 2017

Portrait Workshops:Big Draw: The World’s Biggest Drawing Festival

The Big Draw event has just one aim: to get everyone drawing. Drawing helps us to understand the world, think, feel, shape and communicate ideas. It is fun, accessible and invaluable - in education and everyday life.This is an exciting session with professional artists where participants unlock their creativity. Ideal for those who love to draw, as well as for those who think they can’t!

Wednesday 18 October 2017

Let’s Face It!

Artists from Tudor times to the present day have always put in time and thought to make portraits that reveal and compliment their subjects. Using prints from the Archives as a spring board into drawing, pupils will explore the importance of pose, lighting, background and composition in the creation of a dynamic portrait. Thursday 21 June 2018

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Arts & Crafts at the ArchivesThis unique arts and crafts workshop is aimed at pupils of all abilities and focuses on cross curricular learning. Using original material from the Archives and facsimiles, pupils will learn exciting creative techniques and gain confidence with speaking and creative thinking. Let’s get messy and create a map, make a theatrical costume, design and built a house, or bring photographs back to life!

Wednesday 13 December 2017

Summer College 2018

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Women and Democracy: the Vote and Beyond!

2018 is the 100th Anniversary of partial female suffrage in United Kingdom. This Summer College will mark the occasion by examining the changing role of women’s that led to suffrage as well as women’s political participation and struggles before and since.

Using archival material students will discover and comment on various topic including:

• The changings roles and rights of women in the 19th and 20th centuries • Women’s political participation beyond voting• Successful and unsuccessful political campaigning

During this course students will also develop an understanding and appreciation of the role of archives and archival sources in the process of historical enquiry. They will also visit cultural venues other than the LMA.

Monday 2 - Friday 6 July 2018

Summer College 2018

Toynbee Hall - Revealing Social ReformToynbee Hall has been a catalyst for social reform since its creation in 1884. Its radical vision was to create a place for future leaders to live and work as volunteers in London’s East End, bringing them face to face with poverty, and giving them the opportunity to develop practical solutions that they could take with them into national life. Many of the individuals that came to Toynbee Hall as young men and women – including Clement Attlee and William Beveridge – went on to bring about radical social change and maintain a lifelong connection with Toynbee Hall. In this Summer College students will discover more about the history of the halls and the people that have passed through its doors and use this as context to consider the social, demographic, and economic trends that result in poverty today.

Monday 22 - Friday 26 October 2018

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If any of the set dates are not possible, please contact us to arrange an alternative.

BookingLMA welcomes visits from students of all ages from KS 2 to postgraduate level. Development staff will help you plan your session in a way which meets your group’s needs. All City of London sessions for school students are free, but a £50 cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel a session less than ten working days prior to the session.

Professional Development and Partnerships London Metropolitan Archives has established partnerships with Teacher Training departments at Middlesex University, Roehampton University, The Institute of Education, Greenwich University and London South Bank University.

Students are welcomed for special training sessions and placements throughout the year.

Teachers are also welcome to attend Continued Professional Development activities.

If you would like to discuss specific training needs, please contact Development:

T: 020 7332 3851E: ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.ukwww.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lmaLondon Metropolitan Archives40 Northampton RoadLondon EC1R 0HB

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www.cityschoolvisitsfund.org.uk

Keep up to date with our developing programme of workshops on our Facebook page, Learning at London Metropolitan Archives.