Breath of Life

History made Present

As seen at the British Museum

and the Royal Armouries

Ancient Greeks - Romans - Saxons and Vikings - The Norman Conquest

Breath of Life is recommended by Suffolk County History Adviser, Martin Oldfield.

“Perfect! The pupils were captivated!” - Watford Boys’ Grammar School

“We will take a lot away with us from this!”- Bacton Community Middle School, Suffolk

“I can’t remember when we’ve had a better start to a History Project!” - All Saints Primary School, Laxfield, Suffolk.

“Cool show!”- pupil, Hardwick Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds.

Paul Allen, acclaimed story-teller and qualified teacher, brings his large range of authentic equipment and his gift for dramatic teaching to your school, making the dim and distant past, bright and immediate for your pupils.

“I have an insight into life in the past because I have lived in the longhalls and castles, fetched the water from the spring, chopped the wood, skinned and gutted the animals and cooked the food over an open fire, as well as sailing a Longship, making weapons and fighting on foot and on horseback, (though not all at the same time). Battle of Hastings? Been there, done that, got the mailshirt!” - Paul Allen.

Special Literacy-Link presentation: Two views of the Norman Conquest - from an English Thegn and a Norman Knight. - ideal for Year Seven!

A typical day:

Story

Show-and-tell - clothing, tools and technology.

Making money - demonstration of coin-stamping.

Fun exercises in Literacy and Numeracy, as practised in Ancient Times!

Weapons and tactics of the Age.

The combination of the spoken word with demonstration, and the direct, hands-on involvement of the pupils, makes the show unforgettable, for pupils of all learning styles.

To arrange a programme to suit your class or year-group,

telephone 01763 838759 or E-mail paul_a_allen@hotmail.com

To see pictures, go to www.vikingvisits.org