Where we will be:
Crofton Park History Afternoon at Crofton Park Library
                       2-4pm Saturday 16th November 

Free event with the Friends of Crofton Park Library 

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Including:

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Holding History

Handle artefacts old, ancient and prehistoric including dinosaur poo and other fossils; WW1 helmets; 1920s hats; toys and games, and a cannonball from a Civil War battlefield.

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2.45-3.30pm History talk: Children, Be Bright and Beautiful

A  short talk about the early days of our local schools. What did the schools and teachers look like a hundred years ago? We’ll find out about the oldest school in Crofton Park, some furious arguments over religion, and the local role of a famous national figure. 

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2.30pm and 3.15 pm  Children's storytelling

A story with a local history theme. 

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Children's Fancy Dress

Come dressed as your favourite historical character. Certificate for everyone who takes part.​

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Activities

How did children learn to write in Victorian times? Have a go at handwriting from the days before keyboards and predictive text.

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Storytelling

A lovely short story for children about a local historical character. 

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Bookmarks

Sew a bookmark

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Crofton Park Then and Now

How our streets looked when the houses were first built, and how they have changed (or not).

 

Display of children’s history books

 

Supporting the Friends of Crofton Park Library. 

You can sign up to be a Friend (free) and find out the many ways you can support our fantastic local library.

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