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Education
at the Royal Regiment of Wales Brecon Museum
FINDING OUT ABOUT THE VICTORIAN SOLDIER
KEY STAGE 2 WORKSHOP
Workshop length: 1½ to 2 hours (flexible)
Numbers: Up to 36 (1 adult per 12 pupils)
Prior Knowledge: A lesson or two introducing material in our leaflet
"Finding out about the Victorian Soldier", available
free from the Museum, will help pupils gain maximum benefit from the workshop.
| This workshop gives a different angle on National Curriculum
work on the Victorians. It is based on the Museum's world-renowned
collection of artefacts relating to the Regiment's involvement in
the Anglo-Zulu War. Opening in the Education Room with discussion
led by the Education Advisor, pupils have the chance to handle items
of equipment used by the British and by the Zulus. Using this evidence,
the pupils are encouraged to work out for themselves what life was
like for a Victorian soldier and his adversary. Depending on the age
and requirements of the pupils, slides may also be used to illustrate
discussion. Moving into the main galleries, pupils will continue to
use evidence analysis skills to tackle worksheet tasks on the Victorian
soldier and then a wider range of related topics. |
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Examples of sources of evidence used
British sources
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- soldier's tunic
- Martini-Henri rifle
- bayonet
- bullet
- water bottle
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Zulu sources
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- spears (assegais)
- shield
- club (knobkerrie)
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Loan Box (contents)
• Red tunic
• South Africa War medal and ribbon
• 24th Regiment other ranks belt buckle
• 24th Regiment helmet plate
• 24th Regiment Glengarry badge
• Button stick, large, wooden
• Button stick, small, brass
• Badges of rank, 5, assorted
• Chart: infantry officers’ rank badges
• Illustrations: 24th Regiment in 1879
• Photo: Escort with Queen’s Colour
• Illustrations: 6 Zulu Regiments
• Map of Kwa-Zulu Natal |
(Victorian style, 1881-1969 buttons)
(Replica)
(Original, 1879)
(Replica)
(Replica)
(Original, 19th century)
(Original, 19th century)
(Original, 19th century)
(Laminated – 4 copies)
(Laminated – 30 copies)
(Laminated – 10 copies)
(Laminated – 6 different sheets)
(Modern tourist map) |
Contents of loan boxes vary slightly – this is an
example of typical items included.
Tips for a Successful Visit and Booking a
Loan Box
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