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Free History Alive Opportunities for Primary Schools

Date: 28 Aug 2024

The Railway Village museum has teamed up with Prime Theatre to offer free activities for primary schools across the South West during the Autumn/Winter term 2024. GWR Community Foundation has provided funding for Prime Theatre’s ‘History Alive’ project, where you can bring up to 2 classes to ‘Meet Mrs Smith’ in this c.1901 GWR worker’s family home.

Pupils will enjoy an interactive tour from actor/musician Louise Jordan in the role of Mrs Smith, who lived at 34 Faringdon Road, SN1 5BP, and learn about Victorian Life and Work.

A Supporting activity will be hosted at the neighbouring Central Community Centre.

To secure your place contact at sarah@primetheatre.co.uk or on 01793 614864

Transport: This activity is completely free, although schools will need to arrange transport.

Location: The Railway Village Museum is located in the centre of Swindon’s Historic Railway Village, 34 Farringdon Road, SN1 5JP.

Available dates: 

Monday

7th

Oct

Monday

28th

Oct

Wednesday

30th

Oct

Monday

4th

Nov

Wednesday

6th

Nov

Monday

11th

Nov

Wednesday

13th

Nov

Monday

18th

Nov

Wednesday

20th

Nov

 

Learn more about the Railway Village Museum: https:/mechanics-trust.org.uk/museum

 

Learn more about Prime Theatre: https://www.primetheatre.co.uk/

 

 Learn more about the GWR Community Foundation: https://www.gwr.com/about-gwr/what-you-can-expect/community/community-investment