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Explore the Great War

First World War British soldier in battle dress, tin hat and rifle over shoulder

Ensure your pupils always remember with our unforgettable First World War workshop.

KS2

Workshop Content

Your pupils will be immersed in an unforgettable learning experience led by two characters: a drill sergeant and a matron.

Your pupils will get the true soldier experience as Corporal Gibbs puts them through their paces via a high-energy military drill.

The matron will test your pupil's skills and stomachs in our interactive medical session, helping your pupils understand the advances in medical practice and the role women played in the conflict.

We guarantee your pupils will remember this experience for many years to come.

Curriculum Focus

History (Historical Enquiry, Local History, First World War).

Gallery links

Horses with armour and men wearing armour in a museum gallery
The War Gallery

War Gallery

(First World War)

Explore how the history of warfare has changed from the early days of hand-to-hand combat to today’s technology-based warfare, including our new display on the Second World War.

Visit the War Gallery

Booking Information

Please contact us to make a booking or if you have any questions.

Email address

educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk

Telephone

07785 692 443

Postal address

Education Team 
Royal Armouries Museum 
Leeds 
LS10 1LT 
United Kingdom

Learning packs and resources

RAM Teachers Pack 2023-24 (pdf, 764 KB)

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