Taking Liberties workshops and conferences

To accompany the Taking Liberties exhibition at the British Library from 31 October 2008 to 1 March 2009, we are running conferences and free workshops for teachers and students

Conferences

We are running four conferences for teachers and students in 2009:
13 Jan 2009 Citizenship Students
26 Jan 2009 History Students
17 Feb 2009 History Teachers
24 Feb 2009 Citizenship Teachers

Follow links for more information and for booking details.

Workshops

These interactive workshops will take place in the exhibition, using artefacts and multimedia material to bring to life the struggle for rights in the UK.

The workshops are most suitable for those studying History, Citizenship or Politics. They are available from 3 November 2008 to 27 February 2009.

Workshops are available only for secondary, further and higher education groups of 10 of more, not for individuals.

History Workshop (90 minutes)
From medieval monarchs to current campaigners, explore how political rights in Britain have changed through time. Discover key figures who instigated change and the key historical events that have shaped our society. This is a unique opportunity to see this extraordinary collection of iconic artefacts first hand, while gaining the analytical skills to examine them.

Citizenship Workshop (90 minutes)
Explore the development of democracy in Britain, uncovering the struggles and events that have shaped contemporary British society. The workshop will examine the balance between rights and responsibilities through discussion of contemporary issues and campaigns.

To book a workshop
Email us at learning@bl.uk
Phone +44 (0)20 7412 7797

Booking details