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The History Van

@HistoryVan

The History Van brings hands-on history to your school, delivered with passion, humour and real involvement by experienced educationalist, Kathryn.

 Dronfield, England
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Joined July 2018
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Today is the first day of the local cricket season. All of my family play for Hollinsend Cricket Club and The History Van is sponsoring two of their players, Suzy and Andy. Here they are in suitable cricketing gear, even Harold has had a glow -up! Good luck all!
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Happy 75th Birthday to the Peak District National Park, designated as the first National Park in the UK on this day in 1951! Loads of heritage sites to explore in this amazing, working landscape, please support them but visit responsibly and #leavenotrace Enjoy the next 75 years!
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The Summer Term starts today! Tick one thing off your to-do list and get in touch to book in your History Van workshop for next year. My diary is open and I have lots of topics for you to choose from. #history #historyinschools # historyworkshop #historyvan
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Will you be staying up? Artemis II, the first manned Lunar Flight since the 1970s, is due to take off at 11.24pm UK time today. Hopefully it can go ahead this time. Links perfectly with my 1969 Moon Landings workshop and so exciting to watch #historyinthemaking
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Hi everyone! Dipping my toe back into social media - let me re-introduce myself! I'm Kathryn, the owner and provider of all things History Van. From initial enquiry to delivery, it is all me and my trusty Van, Harold (yes the Van has a name). Happy Historying!
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A wonderful visit from the History Van to Reception last week they loved exploring as you can see 💙
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Year 2 had a fantastic visit from The History Van. A full day immersed in the day to day lives and activities of the Tudors - the good, the bad and the ugly! Everything from armour and wielding cross bows to weaving on looms and choosing ‘cures’ for victims of the plague!💙
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Y2 had a brilliant day yesterday with @HistoryVan. We learnt so much about the Romans and especially loved being a part of the army!
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A lovely couple of days with the pupils and staff of @lakeside_don We were on the trail of Rameses II on Monday and digging up the Vikings on Tuesday! Looking forward to revisiting for Roman Britain in the New Year.
Lakeside Primary Academy (@lakeside_don) profile pictureLakeside Primary Academy@lakeside_don13 Nov 2024
Y4 had a fun and interactive day with @HistoryVan where they learned that there was so much more to Vikings than just being savage fighters. They explored different aspects of Viking culture and worked as archaeologists to interpret evidence. @TheRoseLearning @Cornerstonesedu
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Thanks to @MissL94749661 and @RichmondHillPA for inviting me in yesterday, a brilliant day.
Sarah Lewis 2008 (@MissL94749661) profile pictureSarah Lewis 2008@MissL9474966112 Mar 2024
Massive thank you to Kathryn & the @HistoryVan for an incredible day at @RichmondHillPA today! Who knew how busy being a Tudor would be! @TheRoseLearning ⭐️💙
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Great way to kick off the History Van's 23/24 year. Thank you for having me! Vikings in Sheffield tomorrow! #handsonhistory #primaryhistory #historyinschools
Lakeside Primary Academy (@lakeside_don) profile pictureLakeside Primary Academy@lakeside_don7 Sep 2023
Year 6 have enjoyed a visit from the brilliant @HistoryVan today. What a great way to begin their new learning on 'A Child's War'. We look forward to lots of excellent artwork and writing. @TheRoseLearning @Cornerstonesedu @CLOtC
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Great day @northfieldjun today. Queen Cartimandua leading her Brigantes tribe on how to deal with the arrival of the Romans. Well done to all!
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Thank you for inviting me to your lovely school. I'm so pleased they enjoyed their day testing out life as a Victorian child. thehistoryvan.com #historyinschools #primaryhistory #handsonhistory #victorianworkshop #southyorkshire #Derbyshire #historyteacher
Richmond Hill PA (@RichmondHillPA) profile pictureRichmond Hill PA@RichmondHillPA26 May 2023
What a brilliant ‘ Victorian experience’ our Y1 children had with the @HistoryVan in school - thank you for a fabulous day 💙@TheRoseLearning
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Lovely to be welcomed to @MorleyPlace today and travel to Egypt to uncover the secrets of the Pharoahs! #historyworkshop #primaryhistory #historyinschools #handsonhistory
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Can you help? We're saddened to announce a break-in at Kelham Island Museum and would be hugely grateful for any information that could help @syptweetrecover the 12 items that were taken. You can find full info and contact details here: sheffieldmuseums.org.uk/news…
We’re really sad to share that Kelham Island Museum suffered a break-in at the weekend which saw the theft of 12 items relating to the city’s metalworking history. The objects, which include items from Sheffield Assay Office, the Ken Hawley Collection Trust and lenders to their collection, are an irreplaceable testament to the skill and excellence that has earned Sheffield makers a global reputation. Their historical significance is far greater than any financial value they hold. Some of these items are likely to find their way onto the market and are very distinctive – we’d be hugely grateful if you, our Twitter friends, could keep a look out and contact South Yorkshire Police if you have any information that might help their investigation. You can find contact details and images of the objects in the link above.

ALT We’re really sad to share that Kelham Island Museum suffered a break-in at the weekend which saw the theft of 12 items relating to the city’s metalworking history. The objects, which include items from Sheffield Assay Office, the Ken Hawley Collection Trust and lenders to their collection, are an irreplaceable testament to the skill and excellence that has earned Sheffield makers a global reputation. Their historical significance is far greater than any financial value they hold. Some of these items are likely to find their way onto the market and are very distinctive – we’d be hugely grateful if you, our Twitter friends, could keep a look out and contact South Yorkshire Police if you have any information that might help their investigation. You can find contact details and images of the objects in the link above.

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Thank you for welcoming Queen Cartimandua and doing such a good job of helping the Brigantes tribe prepare for the arrival of the Romans #handsonhistory #primaryhistory #historyteacher #schoolworkshop
Clifford All Saints Primary (@clifford_all) profile pictureClifford All Saints Primary@clifford_all20 Apr 2023
The Year 4s had a fantastic time learning about the Romans today! They looked at lots of artefacts, played Roman games and learned about life in Roman Britain. @HistoryVan
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Lilac class had an amazing time learning all about how to keep warm in Winter in the Victorian times from @HistoryVan
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We had big decisions to make in my Castles workshop before the 1266 Battle of Chesterfield - would we keep our oath to the King or join the rebels? #primaryhistory #localhistory #handsonhistory #historyinschools #primaryschool #chesterfield #nederbyshire
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Good night and God bless Ma'am
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Hester the History Van is all packed for the first week of this brand new year! Looking forward to all our adventures and meeting all of you along the way! #handsonhistory #primaryhistory #historyinschools
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