Junior Historians Club - Grim Graveyards at Shankill Library

A special free workshop for children aged 6-11, in association with Queen's University Belfast & Greater Shankill Partnership ***Due to overwhelming demand for this event, QUB have kindly agreed to fund an additional session at 11am -12.30pm on Thursday 29th October (same day) You can book free tickets here: https://bit.ly/4zUhHX5 **** This half-term, Junior Historians Club will be bringing the fascinating history of Shankill graveyard to life in a special free workshop in Shankill Road Library. If your child likes Horrible Histories, they will love this! Led by Dr. Robyn Atcheson, the Junior Historians will investigate the long history of the graveyard, learn about the deadly diseases of the past & take part in activities designed to ignite their curiosity. Grown-ups will stay with their Junior Historian throughout the workshop. At the end, all Junior Historians will receive a workbook full of activities to complete in the Shankill graveyard & at home to keep on practising their historical detective skills. About The History Collective The History Collective are a network of award-winning social historians and history communicators working across Belfast and Northern Ireland to bring history to life through expertly-guided tours, workshops, talks and courses. We exist to bring expert historical knowledge beyond traditional academic settings by connecting historians with curious audiences and helping heritage organisations to engage the public. Every History Collective experience is rigorously researched, academically credible and designed to make history accessible, engaging and enjoyable for everyone.