Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada

Enhance your teaching about Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada by giving your students the chance to encounter real and replica objects and archives from our collection to explore this fascinating history.

Developing historical enquiry techniques, your students will discover the many sides of Drake for themselves.

Key Stage:: Key Stage 2

Curricula:: History,; Local History

Topics:: Sir Francis Drake,; Spanish Armada

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Price	£3.50 per student (group size: 20-30)
Duration	One hour

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