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ROMANS TO ROUNDHEADS   43 – 1649 ROMANS The Romans, from a city state in what is now Italy, arrived in Britain in the year AD43. By the end of the 2nd century most of Britain was ruled by the Romans. The Romans had to fight to keep control and built forts and walls to guard the lands they had conquered. The most famous of these is Hadrian’s Wall, which stretches…

SOFO Homeschooling Resources History of Oxfordshire (with some Maths and Geography thrown in!) This resource will support the home schooling of Maths, History and Geography by focussing on the impact of war on Oxfordshire. The resource supports upper Key Stage 2 learning in these 3 curriculum areas  Maths – chronology and Roman numerals Geography – finding places on maps History – local history, chronology, important historical events with national and…

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Primary Schools Our learning sessions use artefacts, documents, film and sound and focus on either the First World War or the Home Front during the Second World War. Sessions can be delivered at the museum and or at school as part of our outreach service. Sessions available First World War – ‘Your Country Needs You!’ Second World War – ‘Don’t You Know There’s a War On!’ If you need more…

Borrow a unique collection of real and replica objects. Loan boxes can be hired on a weekly basis @£25 per week, with a returnable deposit of £75. To book a loan box please phone 01993 810211 or email engagement@sofo.org.uk 1. First World War – trench life What did a Tommy eat? How did he wash and mend his uniform? Find the answer to these and many more questions about the Great…