Because archaeology is inherently exciting it can be a good way of enthusing or rekindling interest in a history topic.

Objects are an excellent tool for learning about the past, firing the imagination and provoking research. But it can be difficult to provide pupils with opportunities to handle them.

At Wessex Archaeology working with finds and using them to interpret the past is our job, but we are also a charity which aims to promote education in arts and heritage through archaeology. We can visit your school and run workshops tailored to the age of your pupils and the period they are studying.

We also support schools in more ambitious history topics like history days and we can help support learning for a site visit.

As a charity Wessex Archaeology is able to make school visits FREE to schools within a 50 mile radius of Salisbury. A contribution to the cost of travel is appreciated. Advance booking is essential.

We also take a limited number of work experience pupils each year. We welcome pupils who show the initiative to contact us directly and in good time.

For more details or to book a visit, please contact Margaret Bunyard, MA, PGCE Education Manager:

Telephone: 01722 343414 or e mail:m.bunyard@wessexarch.co.uk