Children are greeted by the Holst family maid, Julia Giles, who tells them about the work of a scullery maid in a Victorian home. They learn about household tasks in the cosy kitchen in front of the fire. She introduces them to the family of Gustav Holst (1874-1934), and the early life of this important British composer. The ‘downstairs’ experience includes the opportunity for children to perform chores in period room settings, whilst ‘upstairs’ they see how the family lived, with the chance to play with the toys in the nursery

Curriculum Links:

History:
Understanding differences between Victorian life and their own, as well as learning about the life of a ‘significant person.’ The children will begin to investigate local history by placing Holst in context of the area in which he lived

Literacy:
The children will be immersed in drama from the moment they walk through Holst’s front door, exploring emotions, characters and actions.

Learning resources to take back to the classroom

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For more information or to make a booking contact:

Holst Birthplace Museum Education Service
Clarence Road
Cheltenham
Glos GL52 2AY

Tel: 01242 524846

Email: holstmuseum@btconnect.com