Learn to draw with Kids Rule! illustrator Wesley Robbins
Calling all aspiring artists! Join Wesley Robins, illustrator of English Heritage Kids Rule! magazine, for a series of fun draw-along art tutorials.
In these easy to follow videos, Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw famous historical figures – so grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him!
Crafty ideas to try
Top idea this month: DESIGN YOUR OWN ROMAN MOSAIC
Roman Villas were decorated with beautiful mosaics.
Watch our video to discover why and how they were made, and find out how you can make your own!
USE OUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE-
MAKE YOUR OWN ROMAN TABULA
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Design your own Roman mosaic
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Plant a mini monastic herb garden
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Design your own illuminated initials
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Design your own coat of arms
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Design a Great Tower
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Build a cardboard castle
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Make your own clay dragon
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Build a model Tudor house
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Design a Stuart newspaper
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Make a Victorian Toy Theatre
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Make a model Bronze Age roundhouse
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Make a model Roman Prefect's house
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Make a model Saxon Thegn's house
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Make a model of Henry II's Great Tower at Dover Castle
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Make a model of the South Tower at Stokesay Castle
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Make a model of the Gatehouse at Cleeve Abbey
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Make a model of St Mawes Castle
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Make a model of Boscobel House
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Make a model of Apsley House
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Make a model of a Monk's cell
Games to make and play
Step into the past with these cool dress-up ideas!
More to explore
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Kids Home
Learn about England’s history and discover more about everyday life in the past, from the rich and famous to the general population, through fun facts, illustrated stories and games.
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Historical Timeline Posters
We've created a series of posters showing the history of England, from prehistory through to the World Wars. Print them out to create a mega timeline, or colour your own with our downloadable sheets.
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Videos
Travel back in time with our videos and have fun with history. Watch as we interview Henry VIII, put your Roman knowledge to the test with Rattus Rattus, go on an animated journey through the story of England and more.
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Tasty Historical Makes and Bakes
Serve up a slice of history with these delicious recipes from the past. Whip up a batch of Mrs Crocombe's favourite Queen Drop Biscuits, bake a medieval pie, watch our interview with a Tudor cook and more.
