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    • Hot metal
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: North Yorkshire An Introduction to Blacksmithing Course
      Working under Adrian Wood’s expert tuition you learn the basic skills of a blacksmith. You will make three items a key ring, decorative hook, and something more complicated which are yours to take home with you.
      Gayle Mill Trust | Hawes | 21 July 2013
      Tags: BBC Genius of Invention
    • Dry Stone Walling
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: North Yorkshire An Introduction to Dry Stone Walling
      A one day course introducing the technique of dry stone walling using traditional methods under the tuition of local dairy farmer William Lambert. Get hands on rebuilding a wall onsite at Gayle Mill. This course...
      Gayle Mill Trust | Hawes | 8 June 2013
      Tags: BBC Countryfile
    • The Mill
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: North Yorkshire An Introduction to Stone Slate Roofing
      During this one day course you will learn the techniques behind the type of stone slate roofing common in the Dales. This training will take place with practical, hands on demonstrations and tasks working on a wooden...
      Gayle Mill Trust | Hawes | 17 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Countryfile | BBC Handmade in Britain | BBC Hands on History
    • IWM Duxford
      Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Animals in War
      Find out more about the surprising and courageous roles played by animals during war and conflict. Hear about members of the animal kingdom who helped to win the war. Meet some four-legged military mascots and working...
      IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 11 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Hands on History
    • IWM Duxford
      Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Autumn Air Show
      The Autumn Air Show closes the flying season in relaxed and informal style. We’ll be throwing the spotlight on the historic aeroplanes that are operated by flying partners based at the museum, with displays by...
      IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 13 October 2013
      Tags: BBC Hands on History
    • IWM Duxford
      Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Back to the Forties
      Take a trip with us back in time to the 1940s. In the historic setting of IWM Duxford, soak up the wartime atmosphere as you experience Britain on the Home Front. You’ll encounter living history groups representing...
      IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 29 September 2013
    • Showing the painting of the Battle of Trafalgar by JMW Turner with the billowing sails of HMS Victory dominating the background and wounded and dying sailors in the forground
      Article: Feature Battle of Trafalgar: teaching resources and ideas
      Ahoy there! Try these free online resources on Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar from UK museums.
      28 May 2010
    • Blacksmith working at Killhope
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Durham Become a Blacksmith for the Day
      Come to Killhope and under the guidance of Killhope's Blacksmith you will make a either a wall sconce or a decorative fire poker. Go at it hammer and tongs and learn the skills. Booking essential.
      Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum | Co Durham | 17 August 2013
    • Blacksmith working at Killhope
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Durham Become a Blacksmith for the Day
      Come to Killhope and under the guidance of Killhope's Blacksmith you will make a either a wall sconce or a decorative fire poker. Go at it hammer and tongs and learn the skills. Booking essential.
      Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum | Co Durham | 6 July 2013
    • Killhopes Yurt where the workshop will take place
      Event: Lecture, Workshop or activity session County: Durham Beginners Knitting workshop in the Yurt@Killhope
      Are the terms ‘cast-on’, ‘knit and purl’ and ‘cast off’ a mysterious language to you? If you’d like to master the basics of knitting then this workshop is for you. You’ll learn all the basics and...
      Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum | Co Durham | 29 September 2013
      Tags: BBC Handmade in Britain
    • Hot metal
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: North Yorkshire Blacksmithing; Tool Making
      Working under Adrian Wood’s expert tuition you learn the basic skills of a blacksmith to make your own metal tools. Throughout the day you will learn the skills required to flatten, point, twist and finish the metal.
      Gayle Mill Trust | Hawes | 15 September 2013
      Tags: BBC Countryfile | BBC Handmade in Britain | BBC Hands on History
    • Biys enjoying Blitz activities at Coventry Transport Museum
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Coventry Blitz Family Day
      An insightful and fun day for all of the family, visit Coventry Cathedral, the Herbert and Coventry Transport Museum to experience life during WW2 and the Coventry Blitz. Families will go back in time and take part in a ...
      Coventry Transport Museum | 17 November 2012 — 17 November 2013
    • Buckswashling Biscuit Beasts
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Buckinghamshire Buckswashling Biscuit Beasts
      11am, 1pm and 3pm For 6+ years: get your own back on The Enormous Crocodile and Red Riding Hood's Wolf by making edible wolves and crocodiles from biscuits and sweeties. £2.50 per participant.
      The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre | Great Missenden | 30 May 2013
    • toddler
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Essex Busy Beetles: Under 5's sessions
      Through a mix of play, stories, rhymes, trails and craft activities we explore the museum's collections in a very practical, interactive way. The magnifying glasses and torches are always very popular for exploring, and ...
      Colchester Natural History Museum | 20 August 2013
    • toddler
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Essex Busy Beetles: Under 5's sessions
      Through a mix of play, stories, rhymes, trails and craft activities we explore the museum's collections in a very practical, interactive way. The magnifying glasses and torches are always very popular for exploring, and ...
      Colchester Natural History Museum | 18 June 2013
    • toddler
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Essex Busy Beetles: Under 5's sessions
      Through a mix of play, stories, rhymes, trails and craft activities we explore the museum's collections in a very practical, interactive way. The magnifying glasses and torches are always very popular for exploring, and ...
      Colchester Natural History Museum | 23 July 2013
    • Buzzwangling Bug Jars
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Buckinghamshire Buzzwangling Bug Jars
      11am to 12 noon For 6+ years: create a bugwhiffling bug-house using a jam-jar; perfect for observing creepy crawlies! £2.50 per participant.
      The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre | Great Missenden | 31 May 2013
    • old hat
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Northamptonshire Caring For Your Treasures
      To find out more about how to care for your treasured possessions and ensure that they are preserved for generations to come, why not drop in to one of our opinion surgeries.
      Manor House Museum | Kettering | 6 June 2013
      Tags: BBC October Half Term 2012 | BBC Hands on History
    • trees
      Event: Seasonal event County: North Yorkshire Christmas Fayre
      Start your Christmas shopping at our handmade market selling a range of wooden and textile goods. All spending is guilt free as the profits from this event all go to charity, helping to keep Gayle Mill alive. See...
      Gayle Mill Trust | Hawes | 30 November 2013
      Tags: BBC Countryfile | BBC Handmade in Britain | BBC Hands on History
    • Leah enjoying her day
      Event: Workshop or activity session County: Durham Clay Play day at Killhope
      Come to Killhope and join in the fun with this Clay Play day - we provide the materials you bring your imaginations.
      Killhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum | Co Durham | 7 August 2013
      Tags: BBC Hands on History | BBC Summer 2012 | BBC Handmade in Britain
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