Learning

How Bath was Built

60 or 90 minute workshop
Curriculum links: History

This workshop offers a detailed introduction to how Bath was transformed in the eighteenth century. The workshop features short taught sessions interspersed with hands-on activities featuring the objects of the Museum of Bath Architecture. Students will be able to see authentic tools being demonstrated, learn first hand from historic maps and gain a unique perspective on the topography of the city by exploring our scale model of Bath.

£60 or £75 workshop (maximum 35 students)

Patterns and Prints

120 minute workshop
Curriculum links: History, Art and Design

Inspired by the classical designs of the Georgian period, students will design and create their own printed wallpaper. This workshop also includes an opportunity to discover the unique objects of the Museum of Bath Architecture including the model of Bath.

£90 workshop (maximum 35 students), free admission to collection.

Classical Clay

90 minute workshop
Curriculum links: History, Art and Design

The architecture of antiquity was a huge influence on the builders of eighteenth century Bath. During this workshop students will learn about the classical orders of architecture and create their own columns out of air-drying clay.

£75 workshop (maximum 35 students), free admission to collection.

Talks at the Museum of Bath Architecture

All talks last 30 minutes and groups of students will then have the opportunity to explore the Museum of Bath Architecture.

£60 per talk (maximum 35 students), free admission to collection.

 

How Bath was Built

Curriculum links: History

This talks provides a detailed introduction to the transformation of Bath in the eighteenth century. Combined with the talk, students will be able to see historic tools being demonstrated, learn first hand from historic maps and gain a unique perspective on the topography of the city by exploring our large scale model of Bath.

 

Bath as a World Heritage Site

Curriculum links: Citizenship, Geography

This talk supports the citizenship resources created by Bath Preservation Trust and explores the history of the City of Bath World Heritage Site. The talk will feature topical issues and ask students to think about how the World Heritage Site should be managed in the future.

 

How has Georgian Bath survived?

Curriculum links: History, Citizenship

This talk will look at changes the city has undergone, particularly in the last 100 years. It will explore changing attitudes to conservation and preservation and examine the role of organisations such as the Bath Preservation Trust in the debate over the future of our city.

We regularly deliver short talks for GCSE and A-Level students studying History, Geography, and Leisure and Tourism. Subjects we can cover include:

• The Building of Georgian Bath
• Life in a Georgian Building
• The Heritage Industry in Bath
• Bath as a World Heritage Site
• Campaigning to save Bath since 1934, the History of the Bath Preservation Trust

We are very happy to tailor these talks to fit with your course requirements. To find out what we can offer please contact Learning & Engagement Officer, Polly Andrews on 01225 338727 or pandrews@bptrust.org.uk

We can cater for specialist groups of all ages and are very happy to work with you to create a guided tour or talk that suits your needs.

If you like to discuss this, please call the museum on 01225 333895 and ask to speak to Dr Amy Frost, Architectural Curator. You can also email Dr Frost on beckford@bptrust.org.uk