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Staines Prep Pupils Step into the Past

On Wednesday 12th May, Year 4 pupils from Staines Prep visited the Verulamium Museum at St Albans as part of their History topic, ‘Invaders and Settlers’.

Verulamium was reportedly one of the largest towns in Roman Britain. The museum houses an interesting array of Roman finds excavated from the site, including some magnificent mosaics.

When they arrived at St Albans, pupils and teachers headed for the mosaic house to view the hypocaust, originally an under-floor heating space. The children enjoyed exploring the museum and completed their treasure hunt worksheets enthusiastically.

They had an opportunity to get close to artefacts during a handling session led by one of the museum’s curators. During this session the children examined items from Roman homes, including building materials, fragments of mosaics and pottery, as well as some more unusual objects such as ear scoops.

The Headmaster, Peter Roberts, said: “The school is proud of its regular programme of trips and visits designed to complement the curriculum. It reinforces what is learnt in the classroom in a fun and informative way.”

Photo l to r: Zulfiquar Lodhi (9), Megan Graham (8), Sam Hase (9) and Aviraj Riar (9) discovering first hand the intricate detail of Roman mosaics.