We offer a range of workshops covering themes linked to the collections held at the Archives. Visits include a guided tour of the Archives building including our POD storage facility, Research Room and ‘Behind the Scenes’ and dedicated time in the Dewi O Room.

During visits students can explore original documents such as photographs, maps, logbooks and newspapers relevant to your theme. Visits can be tailored to meet your specific needs and to compliment in class learning, please contact the Learning Team for further information. Due to the capacity of the Archives and the POD storage facility, numbers per visit are limited to 20 pupils.

The following are examples of some of the most popular educational workshops:

World War Two: Anglesey Life on the Home Front

Looking at a collection of documents, maps and photographs children will learn about the history of the local area during WW2. They will make their own identity card, learn about rationing and what life was like on Anglesey during the Second World War. This workshop can also include the topic- RAF Valley during the Second World War.

Crime and Punishment

This workshop uses the collections of Anglesey Archives to examine historical punishments, Beaumaris Gaol, policing on Anglesey and how the penal system has changed. The Quarter Session documents can also supplement this workshop by selecting documents relating to specific crimes or catchment areas. This visit also includes the opportunity to explore items from our crime and punishment handling and costumes collection.

The Victorian Era

During this visit there is an opportunity to explore photographs that document a variety of aspects of life around Anglesey during the Victorian Era. This workshop can be tailored to each specific school, the catchment area and can include the use of maps and school logbooks. This visit can also be complimented by the use of our Victorian School, Home or Wash Day handling collections.

The Royal Charter

Through photographs, postcards and parish records students will learn about the tragic history of the Royal Charter. A bespoke workshop booklet is available for students to complete during their visit and our unique Royal Charter handling collection can be explored.

1960’s

Through examining the collection of newspapers, documents and photographs children will learn about life in 1960’s Anglesey. This workshop can be tailored to include major events of the decade including space developments, the drowning of Tryweryn, the local area and developments in the Welsh language.

Cynefin - My Square Mile

This workshop can be developed in line with the themes being explored in the classroom. Students will investigate their Cynefin through looking at a bespoke selection of documents, photographs, maps and postcards from the collection. This workshop is developed with teaching staff to meet the needs of each individual group.

For availability, to book your visit or for any enquiries regarding visits to Anglesey Archives please contact us.

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