Teaching the Industrial Revolution? Visit Ironbridge!

 Teaching the Industrial Revolution? Visit Ironbridge!

 

Travel & Tourism It was an age of exploration and adventure! The rise of technology and innovations in manufacturing led to the rise of the Industrial Revolution, which is synonymous with English history. From industrial products to household consumer items, England was the centre of industrial growth in the eighteenth century. A well-known area at the time was the village of Ironbridge in The Gorge. An educational visit here brings alive the history of an age long past. There is a plethora 

of sights here and a complete learning experience for students would ideally take up to three days. Museum of the Gorge The most interesting part of a visit to the Museum of the Gorge is the 12-meter-long model of the valley, built to scale and to impress. See the Iron Bridge, built in 1779, in exquisite miniature form. Take a walk on the real bridge to get a feel of the breathtaking views and the Ri

ver Severn, which floods almost every year. For educational visits, a well-explained film that covers the history of the industry’s birthplace and how this was once the top industrial centre of the world is also on offer. Coalport China Museum Get a real taste of the Victorian tea from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with the exquisite china that used to be produced here. From cups to vases, this is a one-of-a-kind educational visit, introducing students to the 

y tobacco pipe makers and Enginuity, which showcases various themes of the industry. Engaging a specialised tour operator to organise the educational visit and make the most of the time available is highly recommended! Author Plate John Gardiner is the Managing Director of The School Travel Company, a tour operator specialising in educational visits for school and youth groups to the UK, Europe and beyond. As a father and avid traveller, John is very passionate about providing students with valuable and engaging learning experiences outside of the classroom. By sharing his expert advice with teachers, he allows them to inspire their students and bring their studies to life.