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Historical Association: Yorkshire History Forum

Wednesday 4 March, 4-8pm, Leeds Trinity University

 

Come along for your own professional development, or have a stall (£20) to reach around 150 teachers in one night! 

To book, visit https://www.history.org.uk/primary/categories/789/news/3792/yorkshire-history-forum-mastering-the-curriculum

Any questions please get in touch with: [log in to unmask]

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For International Women's Day, GEMYH and Ryedale Folk Museum present:

 

Redefining the Witch: how to interpret magic, feminism and women's history

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 10-2:15, Ryedale Folk Museum

 

What is a witch? Who is a witch? Why are we fascinated by magic and witches?  How can we use social history collections to tell genuine stories of female empowerment and emancipation without getting lost in the myths, stereotyping or sensationalism? During the day, we will address the role of museums and heritage organisations in offering a historically-valid perspective on the topic.

This event shares the findings from research conducted by staff at the Ryedale Folk Museum, facilitated by a recent GEMYH Reach Out bursary.  We will use collections, and collection stories, as a starting point for practically  investigating the role of women over the centuries, focusing on ways to share heritage with sensitivity and historical accuracy, taking into account the marketing implications.  We will take  inspiration from stories of witches in Ryedale (North Yorkshire), three rare 'witch posts' within the Museum collection, and the recently-classified witch marks adorning caves at Creswell Crags (Derbyshire) and open these out into wider discussions around gender and class politics, and alternatives narratives of women.

 

GEM member: £5; non-members: £20.

Please book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/redefining-the-witch-how-to-interpret-magic-feminism-and-womens-history-tickets-91750649663

 

 

 

 

Kate Fellows

Head of Learning and Access, Leeds Museums and Galleries,

07891 276891, [log in to unmask]

Please note I work Monday – Thursday

 

46,956 children aged 0-19 participated in school visits to our museums and galleries and in workshops in other settings and at least 1350 pupils used our loans boxes during 2018-9, supported by 7028 teachers. We trained 1204 teachers in the same year.

 

Make a statement. Be creative. Be curious. Start a conversation.

museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

 

Museums and Heritage Award winners 2019 for the Leeds Curriculum. Find it on: www.mylearning.org