Dudley Canal and Caverns’ Black Country Canals and Industry Workshop
Key Info
The “Black Country Canals and Industry” workshop at Dudley Canal & Caverns offers educators an immersive exploration into the region’s pivotal role during the Industrial Revolution.
This 45-minute, hands-on session is designed to complement the 45-minute underground boat trip, providing a comprehensive understanding of the area’s industrial heritage. Participants delve into the transformation of the Black Country during the Industrial Revolution, understanding how the development of canals facilitated industrial growth and altered the landscape. The workshop encourages active participation through role-playing, object handling, and puzzle-solving activities, allowing attendees to experience the types of jobs people had, their earnings, and living conditions during that era.
This workshop aligns with the KS1 and KS2 History Programme of Study: a local history study.
About The Underground Experience at Dudley Canal and Caverns
Take your students on an unforgettable educational adventure as you journey underground through Dudley’s hidden tunnels. Experience the vast caverns and impressive basins that have shaped the region’s history for over 428 million years.
Step into a magical subterranean world, where sound and light shows bring history to life. As you travel through these remarkable tunnels, be captivated by historic recreations and informative commentary delivered by knowledgeable skippers who will guide you through each step of this extraordinary journey.
Explore the materials that were mined from these tunnels and learn how they contributed to the shaping of the Industrial Revolution. Discover how the mining of these resources played a pivotal role in the development of canal building and transportation.
Marvel at the unique and ancient fossils found deep within the earth, remnants of tropical sea-beds that were once present millions of years ago. These amazing discoveries give students an unparalleled glimpse into the distant past and the geological processes that have shaped our world.
Enhance your classroom lessons with hands-on workshops, designed to immerse you in the history of narrowboats and the Black Country canals. Learn what it was like to live and work on a narrowboat, and uncover how these canals were central to the Industrial Revolution.
Whether you’re enhancing history, geography, or science curricula, this journey underground offers a rich and engaging experience for students and educators alike.
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Dudley Canal & Caverns
Dudley Canal & Caverns