Drawing on our fascinating collections to create a memorable, engaging experience for your children.
Significant People in County Durham: Tom Lamb
KS1
Explore local history through Tom Lamb, an artist and miner from Pelton who began work at 14 and sketched his working life in Craghead colliery.
Real stories, real lives
KS1–2
Pupils will use the skills and techniques of historians to explore archives and objects to piece together the lives of six First World War soldiers
Remembrance
KS2
Pupils uncover real stories of men and women from County Durham who served their country, using archives and objects.
Change over Time: Industry in County Durham
KS2
Pupils are guided through a historical investigation using a fantastic range of primary sources and interpretations.
All visits must be pre-booked.
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