We have loans boxes available to complement several of our workshops: Portal to the Past, Romans, plus Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
Portal to The Past

Our Portal to the Past Loan Box contains a host of intriguing objects designed to help your class explore pre-history topics from the comfort of your own classroom.
The box includes the following replica items:
- Neolithic axe
- Tang and barbed arrow head
- Horn needle
- Hematite stone to create red ochre pigments
- Birch bark pot
- Bronze age spiral end brooch
- Mammoth tusk pendant
- Stone-age bowl
- Discoidal flint knife
- Wooden toy bison
Plus:
- ‘Thinking History – Stone Age to Iron Age”
- A selection of cave painting pictures
- A collection of books
- 2 x A2 posters
- A5 timeline diagram
The Romans

Our Romans Loan Box contains everything you need to share this fascinating period of history with your class.
The box contains the following replica items:
- Fibula brooch
- Hygiene kit
- Roman helmet miniature
- Set of Roman coins
- Glass inlaid brooch
- Scorpion pendant
- Roman shield or scutum
- Snake ring
- Sea-sponge toilet stick
- Wooden horse toy
- Metal spoon
- Military sandals
- Wax tablets and stylus
Plus:
- A selection of books
- Roman timeline
- A range of A1,A2, and A3 posters and maps
- Activity sheets and word mats
Anglo-Saxons & Vikings

Our multi-period box includes a range of items designed to help you explore these fascinating invaders.
The box contains the following replica items:
- Steel fire starter
- Anglo Saxon rag-doll
- Viking leaf brooch
- Christian cross
- Water pot
- Pottery vessel
- Thor’s Hammer pendant
- Viking shield
- Leather bracelet
- Viking coins
- Miniature Viking helmet
- Viking lantern
- Viking bone dice
- Bone needle
- Antler / bone comb
- Viking ear spoon
Plus:
- A variety of books
- A selection of posters
- Activity sheets
Boxes are available to hire for half a term – for £35. Boxes must be collected from and returned to the Old Rectory.
Please contact Lois Albans, Outreach, Learning & Engagement Manager for further details and to book – olem@epwortholdrectory.org.uk

