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Step back in time and discover the stories of Buxton through hands-on activities, creative making, and historical exploration.Crescent Time Travellers is a new programme designed especially for home educating families. Each session explores a different aspect of Buxton’s rich heritage, with opportunities for children of all ages to learn, create, play, and discover together.
Younger children can enjoy open-ended play and creative activities, while older learners can delve deeper into the fascinating stories, people, and places that shaped Buxton’s past.
2 November
History Detectives: Buxton in the First World War
Step back in time and discover what life was like in Buxton during the First World War. Through historic photographs, objects, stories and hands-on activities, children and families will explore how the town supported injured soldiers on their road to recovery and uncover the experiences of local people living through wartime.
This relaxed Home Education session is designed for a range of ages, with opportunities to investigate real historical sources, hear the stories of people such as nurse Nancy Garnett and local resident Mary Finnegan, get creative, and work together as history detectives.
Drop in, explore at your own pace, ask questions, make discoveries and help build the story of Buxton during the First World War.
Suitable for home educated children of all ages.
£2.10 per child
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The Crescent Experience, SK17 6BH Buxton, United Kingdom, Visitor Centre, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6BH, United Kingdom
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