The British Museum holds astonishing artefacts which colour our understanding of Medieval society. We offer an overview of the period in the morning and study key artefacts, including the Lewis chessmen in the Museum in the afternoon. The British Museum dates the start of the Middle Ages from the acceptance of Christianity as the official… Read more »
We explore the mystery of Lindow man in the context of British history in the period of transition from Celtic to Roman Britain. In the afternoon we study important artefacts which illustrate those times. According to Sellars and Yeatman History started in 55 BC when Julius Caesar invaded Britain but there was already a flourishing… Read more »
We survey Roman history in its days of glory and empire illustrated in the afternoon by a visit to the British Museum during which we will examine key artefacts including the exquisite Portland Vase. Italy before the ascent of Rome was dominated by the Etruscans who left magnificent tombs filled with pottery, statues and jewellery.… Read more »