John the Archer

Meet Master John who explains the make-up of medieval bows and arrows and the role of the archer on the battlefield. Discover how often archers had to train, how effective the bodkin arrow was against armour and where an archer kept his spare bow string. Handle a bow and watch how fast John can shoot his arrows

*We have made some small changes to keep the pupils, adults and the facilitators safe. But despite these changes, the facilitators will still be delivering an engaging and informative session for the pupils to support their learning back in the classroom.

Key Stage 1-5: History, English & SMSC
The teacher to pupil ratio is 1:10

Duration: 45 mins
Cost: £3 per pupil

National Curriculum Links:

Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally and lives of significant individuals

Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality – a local history study

Extending pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066

The development of church, state and society in medieval Britain 1066-1509: the Wars of the Roses

Pupils to listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, ask relevant questions and justify answers, arguments and opinions