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Apr 29, 2015 · The British Museum has two galleries (numbers 50 and 51 on the upper floor) dedicated to Britain and the Near-East from 10,000 BC to 800 BC (Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age) and Britain from 800 BC to AD 43 (Iron Age). The earlier gallery focuses on the invention and adoption of agriculture.
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Use this gallery resource to explore the Prehistoric Britain galleries. Find out about the Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age periods of British history. Curriculum links: Art and Design, History, RE.
The Stone Age began around 2.5 million years ago and lasted until around 2300 BC. It was a time in history when early humans used tools and weapons made from stone. Join us to find out how these where made and what life was like in the Stone Age. Where. World Museum.
Investigate life in prehistoric London and uncover its traces on the Museum of London’s interactive map. Chariot gear, a mammoth’s tusk – what will your pupils discover? This resource is suitable for Key Stage 2, exploring the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Iron and Bronze Ages.
- Stonehenge. Stonehenge in Wiltshire is a world renowned, magnificent site consisting of standing and lying stones, some transported from South Wales. The construction of Stonehenge took place between 3000 BC and 1600 BC and is considered to be one of the most impressive structures of its time.
- Callanish Stones. The Callanish Stones are a collection of Neolothic standing stones on the west coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Probably built between 2900 and 2600 BC, the 13 primary stones form a circle 13m in diameter with a solitary monolith standing 5m high at its heart.
- Castlerigg Stone Circle. The Castlerigg Stone Circle is a Neolithic Stone Age monument which ranks among the earliest of stone circles found in Britain.
- Skara Brae. Skara Brae is an incredibly well-preserved Neolithic village in the Orkney Isles off the coast of mainland Scotland. Characterised by sturdy stone slab structures insulated and protected by the clay and household waste which holds them together, Skara Brae is a stunning example of the high quality of Neolithic workmanship.
Bring your classroom back in time with our Virtual Visit: Peek into Prehistory. Designed for students aged 7–11, this interactive session offers an engaging exploration of life in ancient Britain, focusing on the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.
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By around 6,000 years ago the way of life of people in the North East started to change. People began to adopt settled farming as a way of life. This period is called the New Stone Age, or the Neolithic.