From Textbooks to Treasures: Classicists Seize the Day and Visit the British Museum

Hot drinks and breakfast in hand, we met at Birmingham New Street station and made our way to London on the train. Upon arrival we enjoyed tours of the Greek and Roman Britain galleries and the Classical Civilisation girls were particularly excited to see artefacts coming to life from their GCSE textbook!

Upon arrival we ventured to see the Elgin Marbles of the Parthenon and learned about its history. We debated the moral issue of the Elgin Marbles being in the UK or Greece. The Latinists also visited galleries relating to their set text, in particular visiting the busts of the emperors which generated fascinating discussion on relationships, cancel culture and public image.

During the afternoon we asked the girls to explore and enjoy all the cultural galleries the museum has to offer. They were excited to tell us about the various artefacts and displays they had seen across Japan, Persia, the Middle East and many more.

We loved the day out to London and we are thrilled the girls had a good time; perhaps the girls will return to the British Museum as part of an Enrich, Extend and Enjoy outing!

Miss O'Connor and Miss Wood