This resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the Siege of Colchester during the Second English Civil War, detailing its pivotal moments and the enduring impact on British history, ideal for enhancing students’ understanding of this significant period.

This resource offers an enlightening overview of gender and sexuality through the ages. It challenges modern binary norms by highlighting diverse expressions and attitudes toward gender and sexuality across various cultures and historical periods, from ancient civilisations to contemporary times.

This resource worksheet guides learners through exploring the medieval masterpiece of the Catalan Atlas, highlighting its creation in 1375 by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques of Majorca. It also introduces learners to notable figures like Mansa Musa, offering a unique lens on historical geography and cultural interaction.

This resource worksheet provides an insightful overview of the leader of the Mali Empire, emphasising his extraordinary wealth, contributions to Mali’s prosperity through trade, and historic pilgrimage to Mecca.

This resource explores the relationship between Earth’s ecosystems and human impacts, enhances understanding, and promotes environmental stewardship among students.

This medieval bronze bowl with three little feet was found in a watercourse in Norfolk over 300 years ago. It is in the Department of Antiquities’s collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. So why is it referred to as the Bodleian Bowl?

This pioneering work of speculative fiction blends science, philosophy, and fantasy. The novel is considered an early feminist and science fiction text, reflecting Cavendish’s intellectual interests and her position as a trailblazing woman in 17th-century thought.

This resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the Siege of Colchester during the Second English Civil War, detailing its pivotal moments and the enduring impact on British history, ideal for enhancing students’ understanding of this significant period.

This resource explores the relationship between Earth’s ecosystems and human impacts, enhances understanding, and promotes environmental stewardship among students.

This pioneering work of speculative fiction blends science, philosophy, and fantasy. The novel is considered an early feminist and science fiction text, reflecting Cavendish’s intellectual interests and her position as a trailblazing woman in 17th-century thought.

Discover the intrigue behind this rare carving, one of merely 45 in the UK, and explore its potential significance for women today.

This resource offers an enlightening overview of gender and sexuality through the ages. It challenges modern binary norms by highlighting diverse expressions and attitudes toward gender and sexuality across various cultures and historical periods, from ancient civilisations to contemporary times.

This resource worksheet guides learners through exploring the medieval masterpiece of the Catalan Atlas, highlighting its creation in 1375 by the Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques of Majorca. It also introduces learners to notable figures like Mansa Musa, offering a unique lens on historical geography and cultural interaction.

This resource worksheet provides an insightful overview of the leader of the Mali Empire, emphasising his extraordinary wealth, contributions to Mali’s prosperity through trade, and historic pilgrimage to Mecca.

This medieval bronze bowl with three little feet was found in a watercourse in Norfolk over 300 years ago. It is in the Department of Antiquities’s collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. So why is it referred to as the Bodleian Bowl?

How did a girl from Colchester become the first Duchess of Newcastle, write a science fiction book, and scandalise London?

This resource dives into the historical context of witchcraft, featuring primary sources like the Malleus Maleficarum and case studies from the Essex witch trials. It fosters critical thinking on the societal reasons behind witch hunts and the representation of witchcraft in media.

This presentation and activities are designed to prepare classes for a visit to Colchester Castle, enhancing their understanding of archaeology through interactive activities that mimic real archaeological work.

This presentation and activities provide a detailed guide through Essex’s Bronze Age, highlighting its advanced metalworking, significant archaeological sites, and the era’s social and economic changes. They use objects found in Essex to engage students with this fascinating period of prehistory.

This package offers an engaging resource for educators to explore the history of Colchester. It details the Fenwick Hoard’s discovery and its significance in understanding Roman daily life, military fashion, and the aftermath of the Boudican Revolt.

This package encourages active, sensory-engaged learning through object handling, aiming to connect students with the past by relating historical artefacts to their own experiences and understanding, thereby fostering a deeper comprehension of history and archaeology.

This package offers an in-depth look at the Stone Age periods and highlights the technological advancements, lifestyle changes, and archaeological significance of various sites in Essex.

This presentation is designed to prepare classes for a visit to Colchester Castle, enhancing their understanding of the Romans by providing images and an overview of the Top Ten objects to look out for on your visit.

What did a Roman funeral look, sound, and smell like? And how can you tell just from a person’s remains?

We have partnered with FutureLearn and the University of Reading to bring you an online archaeology course. Aimed at adults, this exciting new course is for anyone interested in history and archaeology, particularly Roman Britain. Participants can learn in their own time, at their own pace and on any device with an internet connection. The course is designed to last two weeks with a recommended study time of two hours per week.

The Siege of Colchester lasted from 12th June to 28th August 1648. As part of the commemoration events across Colchester in 2023, we produced a series of short films documenting the life of one royalist soldier who found himself trapped within the town walls.

Our collection boasts over 200,000 records and encompasses a vast array of objects, documents, artefacts, and specimens. This includes a comprehensive Natural Science collection chronicling millions of years alongside an extensive array of Social History items, offering a rich tapestry of our shared heritage and natural history.

Step into a time machine and journey back to Roman Britain!

With a mixture of real and replica artefacts, your students will discover what these objects were made from, how they were used, and what their modern-day equivalents might be.