British Civil Wars: The Siege of Newcastle
Discover why Newcastle was so important during the British Civil Wars and what it was like to be involved in the siege of Newcastle of 1644.
About the workshop
This workshop allows students to learn about the impact of the British Civil Wars on their local area. Students will learn about the Siege of Newcastle, 1644, using primary source material, including eyewitness accounts.
Suitable for: Key Stage 3
Subject(s): History
Duration: Half a day to one day
Location: On campus (using original letters) or in school (using facsimiles).
Availability: Please get it touch for available dates
Group size: Up to 32 students per workshop on campus (if you wish to include more students, we can discuss alternative options - please add this information to the 'Any other details' section of the booking form)
N.B. We can deliver the history and archives part of this workshop in school or online upon request. Email lib.outreach@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
