We're currently conserving the White Tower – a huge task only undertaken once every sixty or eighty years. As skilled stonemasons give this iconic fortress a facelift, school groups can experience historic building conservation first-hand.
There's the opportunity to get a raven's eye view of the ancient stones, as well as exploring traditional crafts. The works will end in 2010 and places are strictly limited, so don't miss this chance of a lifetime to get a unique insight into conservation in action.
Sessions at each key stage have been specifically designed to support the Science, Design and Technology, Geography and Art and Design curricula. See individual session listings for more details.
Tailor your session
The White Tower conservation project offers learning opportunities that can support the National Curriculum in many other ways. We would happily design a bespoke session or a creative workshop adapted to your scheme of work.
Grasp your chance to work on such a unique project and contact the education office for further details:
towereducation@hrp.org.uk
Tel: 020 3166 6654
Key Stage 2 sessions (7-11 yrs)
In late 2010 HRP's three year project to conserve the White Tower comes to an end as the oldest castle in England is once again seen in all its regal power after being covered up by scaffold for the last three years. To celebrate we are offering two sessions, Materials: mix and match and Masons: medieval vs modern, during a month of conservation-related activity in October 2010
Materials: mix and match
The White Tower needs careful treatment. In this session students will become conservators and help preserve the Norman fortress. They will make and test different mortar recipes to match the original medieval mortar used centuries ago. This handson workshop is an exciting opportunity to explore traditional craft skills and understand why they are still important today.
5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 October 2010
11.00, 13.30
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Masons: medieval versus modern
The White Tower has seen many masons throughout its history. Are building conservators working in a very different way to their medieval counterparts? By examining tools, materials and images, pupils will be invited to explore the differences and similarities. This session especially supports awareness of building craft across different time periods through exposure to a wide range of objects and visual resources.
5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 October 2010
11.00, 13.30
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Curriculum information
Schemes of work: sessions are designed alongside Science materials units 1c, 2d, 3c.
Across the curriculum: these sessions connect in particular to Science Sc3, understanding changing materials, and to Design and Technology, working with tools, equipment, materials and components, and knowledge and understanding of materials and components. 'Masons' connects in particular to Art and Design, the roles and purposes of artists, craftspeople and designers working in different times and cultures.
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Higher and further education
The White Tower conservation project is a rare opportunity for further and higher education groups to engage with one of the nation's major building conservation projects and learn from the work of our experts.
The Tower Education Service can devise bespoke talks or tours designed to suit your course or programme needs. For more information or to book a visit don't hesitate to contact us:
towereducation@hrp.org.uk
Tel: 020 3166 6654
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