Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery - Schools

The resources listed below are divided into two sections; online and downloadable. They provide a range of information and activities related to Blakesley Hall, these are especially suited to pre-visit and follow-up work.

Blakesley Hall for Kids*

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Blakesley Timeline

Tudor timeline showing the important events for Blakesley Hall and the Smalbrokes.

Night night, sleep tight

A Foundation Years experience at Blakesley Hall. (Opens in a new window).

Tudor Times

Find out what life was like for Richard Smalbroke and his family at Blakesley Hall.

Pears, Pippins and Pies!

An investigation into Tudor food and entertainment at Blakesley Hall for KS2.

Mystery Objects

Can you identify these mystery objects from the kitchen at Blakesley Hall?

Blakesley Herbs

Come and explore the herb garden at Blakesley and learn about the history of herbs and their many uses! (Opens in a new window).

Getting the best out of your visit to Blakesley Hall

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An Introduction to Blakesley Hall

Introduction to Blakesley Hall and includes a building plan of the hall. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

Blakesley Hall and The National Curriculum

Document that shows Blakesley Hall Curriculum links for Key Stage 1-4. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

Outside Worksheet

Worksheet suitable for learning about the Blakesley building. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

Blakesley Building

Document to show how the house was constructed. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

The Family

Document that explains all about the family that lived at Blakesley Hall. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

The Furniture

Document to show the furniture at Blakesley Hall. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

Quill Activity

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Blakesley Hall and Inventories

Richard Smalbroke's inventory and an Inventory Detective worksheet. (Opens in a new window - Acrobat reader required).

Artefact Activity

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Brass Rubbing Information

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Brass Rubbing Activity

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Herb Garden Booklet

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Herb Garden Activity

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Herb Cures

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Maths Activity

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Rainbow

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Still Room

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