Young people immerse themselves in History at Black Country Living Museum
Year 8 learners from Cockshut Hill School in Birmingham, part of the Summit Learning Trust, enjoyed a visit to the Black Country Living Museum earlier this month.
The trip forms a key part of the school’s ongoing commitment to providing enriching cultural opportunities.
This immersive open-air museum vividly recreates the past, where visitors can interact with costumed interpreters portraying life and work in one of Britain’s earliest industrial heartlands.
The experience helped the learners develop a deeper connection to and greater appreciation of the area’s industrial heritage.
Learners explored faithfully reconstructed period shops, homes, and workshops, discovering the trades that powered the Industrial Revolution in the Birmingham region.
They also learned about the harsh realities of mine work and gained insights into everyday life during Victorian times.
At Cockshut Hill School, the Cultural Capital programme ensures that learners in Years 7–10 participate a number of carefully selected external outings each year. These are tailored to introduce them to meaningful cultural experiences.
Jody Clarke, Principal at Cockshut Hill School, commented:
“The learners gained valuable knowledge from their trip to the Black Country Living Museum.
“I’m incredibly proud of our Cultural Experience Programme, which helps learners adapt to new settings, expand their horizons, strengthen their social awareness, and take pride in their achievements at school.
“The Black Country Living Museum visit remains one of my top highlights in the programme—it brings the fascinating history of their home city to life for our young people.”
