“to learn by discovery”
HEURISTICS May 2010
Kenilworth Castle
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Mediaeval life at Framlingham Castle ALL THIS AND GAMES TO PLAY AS WELL CASTLE BUILDING
( APPROX 1 HOUR)
Come a build a castle then use siege weapons to destroy it. A fun hands-on activity for all ages
FUN WITH MEDICINE (30 - 60 MIN)
The Lady Catherine de Hesterburg (otherwise known as ‘the wise woman’) has many cures to demonstrate to you. Unfortunately her manservant Tomas never seems to get it right and will have to pay the consequences.
model castle built by the children
A HISTORY OF TIME (30 MIN)
From a ‘shadow stick’ of 3,500BC to the invention of the mechanical clock, we had 12 hours of daylight every day. This means that an hour would vary in length.
model mangonel to lay siege to castle
Fun with medicine !!
Come and see the invention of the first mechanical clock as Tomas builds one before your very eyes GAMES AND THEIR HISTORY
Many of our games today have a fabulous history. Come and play, learn and enjoy. First mechanical clock - circa 1280 AD
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Games to play all day
Just a small sample of many games available this weekend
Shovelboard - one of the great favourites
Skittles
Table games of all descriptions
Marbles Bridge - suitable for all ages
Bandy - like hockey but without rules
Hoca (the forerunner of roulette)
Ferses - the modern games is draughts
Suitable for all ages. Let the child within come out to play for a while. Quoits
Bowling
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