Explore Elmbridge Early Settlers with Museum's exhibition in partnership with St James C. of E. Weybridge

Elmbridge Museum frequently partners with schools to make history engaging and educational through innovative and inspiring exhibitions.

One of their more recent collaborations was with students at St James C. of E. Weybridge, to explore life in prehistoric Elmbridge for their Elmbridge’s Early Settlers exhibition. 

Students handled artefacts from the museum collection, gaining insights into Bronze and Iron Age life. They learned how metals like copper and bronze helped Bronze Age people clear land and grow crops, while iron allowed Iron Age people to make better tools and weapons, leading to a more aggressive culture.

Based on their observations, students created artworks to be displayed as part of the exhibition. Their creative artwork brought these ancient objects to life, offering imaginative interpretations.

Visit the display to see the students' work and learn about Elmbridge's early settlers.

Exhibition information:

Elmbridge’s Early Settlers display available until Monday 30 June 2025
Where: Dittons Library, Mercer Close, Thames Ditton KT7 0BS
Time: during library’s opening hours

• Find out about other exhibitions created by other schools in partnership with Elmbridge Museum:
  • 100 Years of Remembrance with Hinchley Wood
  • V.E. Day with St Charles Borromeo, Weybridge
  • Climate Change with Hinchley Wood
     
• Collaboration with MA students from the Universities of Leicester and Westminster
  • Let’s talk about food 
  • Silent services in action
  • Everyday heroines 

More information about Elmbridge Museum’s learning service and school membership.