History
Exploring the Stone Age
Discover the lives of hunter gathers in the Harrow area, through ancient objects, hands on exploration and practical activities. Can your class find the evidence of stone age people who settled here at Headstone? Developed in conjunction with the Museum of London
Princesses, Saxons, and the birth of Harrow!
Come gather round to hear tales of Saxon princesses, sacred places, and how Harrow and Headstone got their names! Discover the Saxon impact through this interactive fun session, which will take your class back to the birth of Harrow as an area.
Potions and Lotions: Tudor Herbs and Home Life
Smell, touch, taste and discover the importance of herbs in the Tudor home. Pupils will learn how herbs were used in the past and will make their own herbal ‘recipe’ books and mixtures. A delight for all the senses!
Evacuate! Wartime Harrow
What was it like for children during WWII? Artefacts, photos, witness statements and role-play help reconstruct the realities of wartime Harrow for children. Get ready to become one of the ‘Kodak Kids’ and pack your suitcase ready for evacuation!
Headstone Manor through the Ages
Want to find out the changes that have happened at Headstone over its eight-hundred-year history? This session will introduce your pupils to the Manor’s fascinating stories.
This session can be run as part of the unit of work on the Manor or as a stand alone session.
Art’s Award
Our Art’s Award Discover Trail will enable your class to achieve their very own Arts Award by looking closely at our Museum and collections.