Teacher CPD: How visits to a historic house can enhance statutory learning in English, Maths and Science
Unlock the power of real world learning with our new CPD training for primary teachers. Discover how a visit to a historic house can meaningfully enhance statutory teaching in English, Maths and Science, using Towneley Hall as a practical case study.
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Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery was home to the Towneley family for over 600 years. The Hall was purchased by Burnley Corporation, now Burnley Borough Council, in 1902 and has been open to the public as a museum and art gallery since 1903. During that time, the collections have grown to encompass many different subject areas, including fine art, ancient Egypt, local history, and wildlife. Traces of the Towneley family and their staff can still be felt around the Hall, with some spaces having changed very little since the last family member, Alice, Lady O’Hagan left the Hall.
As well as the permanent collections, Towneley hosts a changing programme of contemporary exhibitions and events throughout the year, as well as a vibrant education programme for schools, home educators and families.
