Narrow Marsh
Narrow Marsh is a dramatic interpretation of Victorian life where children will be intrigued, excited and surprised. Step inside our Victorian narrative and become one of the characters who lived and worked in Narrow Marsh, exploring the space through interactive activities, drama and role-play.
During your visit your group will become Victorian children discovering clues about their characters, acting out events and scenarios and making choices and decisions along the way. They will use their imagination to create their own experiences of Victorian Nottingham; developing and challenging their understanding of the period. At the end of your visit your group will find out what really happened to William, Elizabeth, Ann, Emily, Thomas and Alfred.
We have a Narrow Marsh Teacher Pack available for teachers to purchase for £10.00. It contains background information and archive material about Narrow Marsh. To purchase a copy please Contact us. Please note, the resources in the Narrow Marsh Teacher Pack are different to those supplied when booking a Narrow Marsh visit.
Reform School
Journey back into the 19th century and experience the strict regime of a Victorian Reformatory School. How will your group cope with a lesson with the stony faced Miss Price.
Victorian Children Mock trial
Was it hunger or greed? Re-enact the trials of real life child criminals in our imposing Victorian Courtroom and decide for yourselves. Pupils will have an insight into the darker side of Victorian society as they take a look through the eyes of judge, jury, victim and accused.
The Trial of Scrooge
Engage your pupils with Victorian History and Citizenship with a festive twist. Charles Dickens’ infamous character Ebenezer Scrooge is put in the dock for his crimes against his fellow man and himself.
The Trial of Fagin
Based on the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, Fagin is placed on trial for his actions and costly consequences he faces in the novel. This lively trial looks at Victorian History and Citizenship through a well-loved fiction.
