Historical Characters

14,000 years of history brought into your classroom

Roman
Roman

1,000+

15+

Characters

Groups over 30years

William Smith Victorian Father of Geology

Roman Soldier

Roman Slave

Celtic Soldier

Viking Soldier

Saxon Soldier

Saxon Lives

Celtic Lives

Victorian Lives

Prehistory

William Buckland

Prehistory

Using actual bones and human tools the prehistory session explores life 4,000-14,000 years ago. The session is presented as William Buckland, a Victorian scientist who studied bones found in Kirkdale cave, North Yorkshire.

Sample full day Session

  • Introduction

  • Storytelling

  • Examine and draw bones of mammoth, wooly rhino, elk, and other animals from the ice age

  • Investigate hunting methods of early humans with real neolithic tools.

  • Mouflon hunt (running around game)

  • Design own hunting scene similar to cave paintings

Evolution and Natural Selection

Charles Darwin

Evolution and Natural Selection

In 1859 Charles Darwin published his famous book 'On the origin of Species by means of Natural Selection'. It was an instant best seller.

Based on over 20 years of research, started on his voyage around the world in HMS Beagle, the book answers many questions about evolution which had puzzled scientists for many years.

This session explains how natural selection works and how it is linked to adaptations.

Sample full day Session

  • Introduction to evolution

  • Voyage of the Beagle

  • Galapagos and introduction to natural selection

  • Natural selection activity (moving around)

  • How natural selection works in nature

  • Adaptations

  • Create a creature dressing up activity

  • Create your own, well adapted, imaginary creature (group drawing activity and presentation)

Field Teaching and Historical Character Services

Explore our gallery showcasing 30 years of teaching excellence.

Roman
Roman
Vistorian naturalist Field Microscope
Vistorian naturalist Field Microscope
Students beach study
Students beach study
Mammoth
Mammoth
Graham minibeasting
Graham minibeasting
Victorian Study
Victorian Study

Customer Feedback

See what our clients say about our historical charater services.

Graham, as Charles Darwin, brought natural selection and evolution alive. My students were excited to do follow-up work.

Sarah Johnson
A rustic greenhouse filled with sunlight illuminating creeping vines on the walls. The room has several tables with chairs, small plants, and gardening tools. A blackboard in the center features some chalk writing and drawings, adding to the cozy, educational atmosphere. Overhead, the glass roof allows more light to filter in.
A rustic greenhouse filled with sunlight illuminating creeping vines on the walls. The room has several tables with chairs, small plants, and gardening tools. A blackboard in the center features some chalk writing and drawings, adding to the cozy, educational atmosphere. Overhead, the glass roof allows more light to filter in.

Yorkshire

The Saxon workshops were engaging and informative, making learning a joy for everyone involved.

A wooden shelf in a store displays various handcrafted items such as cups, bowls, and utensils packaged in eco-friendly cardboard boxes. These items hang from hooks, showcasing earthy tones and rustic designs, with natural lighting emphasizing the warm atmosphere.
A wooden shelf in a store displays various handcrafted items such as cups, bowls, and utensils packaged in eco-friendly cardboard boxes. These items hang from hooks, showcasing earthy tones and rustic designs, with natural lighting emphasizing the warm atmosphere.
Mark Smith

Leeds

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