Frequently Asked Questions…
How do schools fund the costume hire and / or workshops?
Most of our schools choose a ‘Real History Experience’ instead of a school trip and pay by voluntary parental contribution. Many parents prefer to pay for our service as it is considerably less expensive, time-consuming and stressful than buying/making costumes themselves, hiring from a shop and funding coach fare. A few of our schools pay through PTA or school budget or a combination of sources.
How long can costumes be hired for?
The length of time costumes and resources remain in school depends on teacher choices and number of children/classes involved – from half a day to a number of days.
Can I hire just one costume?
The minimum number of costumes for hire is 18 and they can only be hired through schools for use in school.
How will I know if costumes will fit the children?
The Tudor and WW2 costumes are mostly in 2 sizes and are fully adjustable. They have been successfully used by Years 2 to 6. Provision is also made for particularly small or large children. Victorian costumes are suitable for Foundation to Year 6.
Can I hire costumes to wear on our school trip?
Real History offers an alternative to educational visits and our service is school-based. The costumes are for indoor use in school so cannot be worn on a school trip.
Can I pre-view the costumes and resources?
We can bring a selection of costumes and activity kits into school to show you and give you more information about our service. If you choose to make a booking, delivery is by mutual arrangement, usually the day before your History Day. Costumes and resources are then stored in school overnight – clearly-labelled costumes ready to use on a rail and equipment in boxes.
Which areas do you cover?
We work in Lancashire, Wigan, Sefton, St. Helens, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester & North Wales. We do sometimes travel further – but not as far as the South of England. We are based in West Lancashire.
Links to external organisations
www.classhistory.co.uk
A one stop shop for schools to bring history alive in the classroom.
www.confidentkidshometuition.co.uk
Private tuition for primary school children.
www.historic-uk.co.uk
The history and heritage accommodation guide. (The 2010 Traders Market historical groups available for public and school displays.)
www.medievalartandwoodcraft.com
For Medieval Reproduction Artworks and Wooden Items.
