Wren, Rebuilding and the Great Fire of London
Over four nights 17th-century London burned.
The city would never be the same again…
Wren, Rebuilding and The Great Fire of London is a day of inspirational learning for students, hands-on activities,
story-telling, visits and a guided walk, helping them to experience their city with new eyes and new skills.
We introduce Christopher Wren and tell his story. How did he become the architect of the new city and the magnificent
St Paul’s?
Children will explore the Great Fire – one of the most significant events in the history of their city. As budding architectural detectives, they will learn about Wren’s
re-building of London out of the smouldering ruins and consider what his impact is on their locality and cityscape today.
Children will step into Wren’s shoes, walk the streets he walked, understand his genius as both scientist and architect, discover his phenomenal achievements and
17th-century churches, buildings and monuments.
The children will visit Wren’s buildings, experiment with the scientific instruments he used and then design their own towers with quill pens and building blocks.
We walk the streets where the Fire raged and tell the story of its spread, the destruction of London and how it enabled Wren to transform the City. We look at St Paul’s Cathedral and go inside St Martin Ludgate, where pupils will dress up.
Learning Objectives
* To have fun, inspire curiosity, develop observational skills, ask and answer questions.
* To develop understanding of significance as a historical concept.
* To improve chronological understanding and concept of cause and consequence.
* To use investigative methods of historical and scientific enquiry.
* To appreciate that Maths, Art and Science are interrelated and that Wren’s expertise and creativity across disciplines are what created great architecture.
* An experienced education facilitator and guide delivering a structured, inspiring full-day programme of skills building,
story-telling, guided walk and hands-on activities.
* Immersive, first-hand access to London’s amazing built heritage.
Sessions are available Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 2pm. We offer sessions to just two groups per day – either from one school or two different schools. Maximum of 30 per group.
Group 1
- 10.00am Arrival
- 10.30am – 12.00 noon Storytelling and Activities
- 12.00 noon – 12.30 Lunch
- 12.30pm – 2.00pm Guided walk and dressing up
Group 2
- 10.00am Arrival
- 10.30am – 12.00 noon Guided walk and dressing up
- 12.00 noon – 12.30pm Lunch
- 12.30 pm – 2.00pm Storytelling and Activities
Temple Bar (Paternoster Square next to St Paul’s Cathedral) and St Martin Ludgate.
There is access to toilets, bag storage and space for children to sit down and have lunch.
Contact us
Please email Education Officer at education.wren300@london.anglican.org