A family event was held at the Ashmolean Museum on 10th December 2005 to launch this website. Teachers, children and parents were invited from the schools which helped create this website (Pegasus Primary School and St Mary and John Chuch of England Primary School), as well as the general general public, who were all invited to meet the Anglo-Saxons. |
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Anglo-Saxon re-enactors were invited to the museum to demonstrate their various skills and crafts. |
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Magnus Siguardsson, a professional armour, explained how Anglo-Saxon weapons were used. On display was armour used in Hollywood films, including a replica of the Sutton Hoo helmet. |
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There were opportunities to handle and find out about real and replica Anglo-Saxon objects from experts. Visitors could also learn how to play Anglo-Saxon games. |
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There were activities for children, including designing your own Anglo-Saxon jewellery. |
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Finally, resource boxes were presented to the two schools involved with the project to thank them for their involvement. |
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Re-enactors and staff dressed as Anglo-Saxons. |
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