Canterbury in the First World War
School and group visits information
An exciting programme of special exhibitions, object investigation
sessions and creative workshops for schools, colleges, universities and
adult groups is taking place at the Beaney and Whitstable Museum this
Autumn to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First
World War.
The programme has been developed by Canterbury Museums in
partnership with a wide range of local organisations including the
University of Kent, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent County Council Libraries,
Registration and Archives Service, The Western Front Association, The
War Memorials Trust and the Simon Langton Girls’ and Boys’ Grammar
Schools.
For exhibition and workshop details and how to book please see below:
In Remembrance
Exhibition
Saturday 6 September 2014 to Sunday 4 January 2015
Beaney, Drawing Room
Images, objects and words from the First World War to commemorate the centenary
of its outbreak, and the role played by local people, including Voluntary Aid
Detachment nurses and The Buffs (East Kent Regiment).
Self-guided visit with teachers notes. Free entry. Suitable for KS1-5.
Curriculum links: History, Literacy, Art. To book please e-mail
beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
Canterbury at War
Exhibition
Saturday 4 October to Sunday 9 November
Beaney, The Front Room
Supported by the University of Kent History Department, 6th form students from
Simon Langton Boys and Girls Schools in Canterbury have studied archives and
records at the Beaney, Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Heritage Museum, to
research for themselves what life was like for Canterbury residents during the First
World War. Artist and curator Patricia Wilson Smith worked closely with the students
to curate this centenary exhibition, which traces the course of the 'War to end all
Wars', and explores the value of remembrance and the view that ‘those who do not
remember the past are doomed to repeat it'.
Self-guided visit with teachers notes. Free entry. Suitable for KS1-5.
Curriculum links: History, Literacy, Art. To book please e-mail
beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
Home Front Whitstable, 1914-18
Exhibition
11 to 28 September (Thursdays to Sundays), 25 October to 2 November (daily),
20 December to 4 January (daily except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
11am to 4.30pm
Whitstable Museum & Gallery
Exploring life on the British home front 1914-18 through original posters, cartoon
artwork and popular arts and souvenirs. Whitstable’s stories are remembered via
individuals involved in recruitment drives, convalescent nursing, fundraising,
rationing, supporting family on the Front, and commemorating the dead.
In partnership with the British Cartoon Archive and Telling Whitstable’s Story
community memories group.
Included in museum entry charge: adults £3; discounts £2; children free.
Self-guided visit with teachers notes. Included in usual museum entry price.
50p per pupil for Canterbury District schools, £1 per pupil for schools outside
the Canterbury district. Curriculum links: KS1-5 History, Literacy, Art. To book
please e-mail beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
Stories of the War
Object investigation workshop
Weekdays during term time
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Investigate what life was like for people living in Canterbury during the First World
War, and for local soldiers, sailors and airmen who went off to fight, in this thoughtprovoking hands-on session using real objects, photographs, documents and maps.
Find out about local heroes, Voluntary Aid Detachment nurses who tended the
wounded, the changing role of women, what life was like for children, Zeppelin and
Gotha bomber raids, and the incredible story of Britain’s top air ace Mick Mannock
who was brought up in Canterbury. Use the session as a stimulus for work back in
the classroom, and for discussions about heroes or Remembrance.
1 hour interpreter-led session, £3 per child (minimum charge £50). Curriculum
links: Key Stage 1-5 History, Literacy, Art. To book please e-mail
beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
First World War creativity workshops
Weekdays during term time
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Be inspired by original WW1 objects, photographs, documents and stories from the
Canterbury district, then work with one of our excellent team of artists and educators
to make a creative response…using art, sculpture, creative writing or poetry.
2 hour interpreter-led session, £4 per child (minimum charge £75). Curriculum
links: Key Stage 1-4 History, Literacy, Art, Design and Technology. To book
please e-mail beaney@canterbury.gov.uk
Create a Remembrance Poppy and/or Postcard
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
4 October 2014 to 4 January 2015
Create a special poppy and/or postcard in honour of a local soldier, sailor or airman
who died. Dedicate it to their memory, and add it to the Beaney’s Garden of
Remembrance. 20 to 30 minute self-guided activity. 50p per person to cover
cost of materials. Schools and groups need to book in advance. Please call
01227 862 162 or go to www.canterbury-museums.co.uk
Beaney Popular Lecture
Some Mother’s Son – a Family Album’s Poignant Story
Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Thursday 13 November 2014. 6 to 7pm
Discover the fascinating story of a First World War soldier, painstakingly pieced
together by our speaker Peter Ewart and his wife after the chance purchase of an old
photograph album in a Kent bookshop.
Advance booking required £6 adults, £4 Beaney members. To book, call 01227
862 162 or go to www.canterbury-museums.co.uk