Having worked in museums, schools and on archaeology sites, Andy and Alison enjoyed bringing history to life to a wide range of audiences since 2008. With an enthusiastic & engaging delivery style, they launched Makers of History in 2013 to focus on bringing history to life in the classroom. As of February 2025, Makers of History have delivered high-quality history workshops to approximately 52, 000 school children across the North West, with many schools repeating the experience year-after-year. Every workshop includes hands-on activities, artefacts, crafts, games, costumes and drama to ensure every child is engaged and to appeal to pupils with a wide range of abilities. Although Andy will be hanging up his helmet to pursue a quieter retirement, Alison continues to offer half day morning workshops covering key curriculum points. We promise to give your children a trip to the past they will never forget!
Educational
Engaging
Qualified
Professional
We cover ALL Key Curriculum points of your History Topic in a morning!
Why choose Makers of History?
Cost Effective
Competitively priced with no need for expensive coach fees and complicated risk assessments. History comes to you!
Excellent feedback
We’re extremely proud of our reviews and invite you to read the very positive comments teachers and children have made about Makers of History on our Testimonials page.
Qualified
Alison’s Degree in Classical studies combined with lengthy experience in children’s Living History gives her the skills needed to give your pupils a very memorable day.
Wow Days
Our visits have proved to be an effective way to stimulate children’s interest in a Topic and provide an excellent foundation for follow-up work. They work equally well culminating as a Wow day to end the Topic.
17 Years
17 years experience in a variety of historical roles, ensuring expertise and enthusiasm in your classroom. Children are welcome to ask plenty of questions!
Location
Makers of History deliver workshops across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and West Yorkshire. If unsure whether we cover your area, please contact us.
CONTACT US
Introduce Living History into your Classroom
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enquiries@makersofhistory.co.uk