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A D M I R A L M U R R AY
AC T I V I T Y B O O KA S E L E C T I O N O F AC T I V I T I E S A N D R E S O U R C E S F O R P R I M A R Y S C H O O L C H I L D R E N I N S P I R E D B Y
T H E L I F E A N D T I M E S O F A D M I R A L S I R G E O R G E M U R R AY
BY ALEX BOGARD ILLUSTRATED BY FATIMA PANTOJA FERNANDEZ
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CONTENTS
ADMIRAL MURRAY’S STORY 4
TIMELINE – ACTIVITY 1 14
SIGNAL FLAGS – ACTIVITY 2 19SIGNAL FLAG ART ACTIVITY 20FURTHER SIGNAL FLAG ACTIVITIES 25
CREATIVE WRITING – ACTIVITY 3 26
3D PORTRAIT ANDSHIP SCENE – ACTIVITY 4 28
COLOURING IN PAGES – ACTIVITY 5 32
SCHOOL LEARNING PROGRAMME 35
To download printable resource pages visit www.thenovium.org/learning
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S T O R Y
The fascinating story of how this local hero played his part in significant world events,
as well as leaving a lasting legacy in the city of Chichester itself.
“He was indeed a virtuous and good man as ever lived and his liberal heart was open to the calls of friendship as much as any
man’s could be and a more true and faithful friend could nowhere be found. He was truly beloved while living and his
memory will be cherished wherever he was known.”
Lord Exmouth, 1st March 1819.
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1759 George Murray was born in Chichester in 1759, where the Murray family were already highly regarded and influential.
Baptised 16th April 1759.
1778 Making a name for himself in action off Rhode Island, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and along the Delaware River, Murray was promoted to Lieutenant and appointed to the Lennox in December 1778.
1756 Gideon Murray (George’s father) was Mayor of Chichester, and again in 1769.
1770 He began his naval career at the age of eleven, as a volunteer aboard the Niger in September 1770.
1779 Captured off Ushant on the Arethusa by the French in 1779, he was chosen by fellow captives to reprimand an American Privateer for impersonating a British Officer. In showing such spirit he delighted his French captor Monsieur Sartine, who arranged for his release by exchange.
1775 In December 1775 he was transferred to the 50 gun ship Bristol, where he became protégé of Commodore Sir Peter Parker. It was aboard Bristol that Murray received a baptism of fire taking part in the bloody, but unsuccessful, attack of Mud Fort off Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, during the American War of Independence. It was said Murray knew no fear even though his ship suffered badly, twice in flames during the attack.
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A ‘Crewman’ in the Royal Navy c1775.
Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
1771 He was promoted to Midshipman on 1st January.
1774 In October 1774, Murray joined the schooner Placentia. She was shipwrecked in storms off Cape Race in September 1775. The crew was rescued and the ship left to founder.
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1797 Murray distinguished himself during engagements with the Spanish and French at Cape St Vincent, and blockading Cadiz and Gibraltar in 1797. The Spanish Admiral was so impressed with Murray’s unremitting watch that he invited him to a bullfight, offering to leave his nephew on board Colossus as a pledge of the captain’s safe return. Murray refused.
1795 In September 1795 Murray married Ann Teesdale, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Christopher Teesdale of Chichester, but within two weeks he was back at sea again.
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1796 By December Murray was Captain of the 74 gun ship Colossus.
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1782 At the age of 23 he was promoted to Captain of the frigate San Carlo.
1786 Murray left England for two years seclusion in France, devoting himself to general literature and the studies he had first started as a prisoner in 1779.
1791 Murray, as Captain of the ship Triton, surveyed the Great Belt and the approaches to Copenhagen.
1797 Murray was awarded one of the gold medals which the King ordered to be specially struck, and presented to the admirals and captains who had taken part in the action at Cape St Vincent.
1782 Murray saw action against the French under Admiral Pierre-Andre de Suffren, off Ceylon, Sri Lanka. On 12th April, at the Battle of Provedian, Murray’s ship Monmouth was wrecked, with a loss of 45 lives and 102 wounded. Monmouth’s masts were shot away and her colours had to be “nailed to the mast”.
Murray transferred to Superb, flagship of Sir Edward Hughes and was wounded at the Battle of Trincomali on 3rd September.
1780 He was awarded the role of Third Lieutenant.
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1798 Known to Horatio Nelson as Captain of the Colossus, Murray missed the Battle of the Nile in 1798. He did however take part in the victory celebrations in Naples in September of that year, when Lady Hamilton organised a party for Nelson with some 1,800 guests in attendance. Later that year Murray took part in the blockade of Malta.
1798 Lady Hamilton wrote to Murray. The letter reads:
“Lady H hopes to have the happiness and honour of Captain Murray’s company... Lady H loves dearly all seamen but particularly those spoken so highly of as Captain Murray by our brave admiral [Nelson]”.
Letter provided by the Murray family.
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1798 By the end of 1798 Colossus was battle worn, over repaired and in poor condition. She was on her way to England for repairs, carrying with her a large consignment of Sir William Hamilton’s famous collection of Greek vases. She was wrecked during a fierce storm off the Isles of Scilly on 10th December 1798. By midnight the ship was lost, but only one crew member perished. At the court martial which followed, no blame was placed on Murray.
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1801 Murray, in his 74 gun ship Edgar distinguished himself, leading the van and waiting until the last minute to ensure a first and decisive broadside on the Danish ship Jylland. The battle finished with a brilliant truce by Nelson. Copenhagen is often considered to be Nelson’s hardest-fought victory.
Nelson wrote; “Murray of the Edgar leading the van set a noble example of intrepidity which was followed by every captain, officer and man in the squadron.”
Nicholas Vol. IV – September 1799 – December 1801.
Nelson is famously reputed to have disobeyed Admiral Sir Hyde Parker’s order to withdraw by holding the telescope to his blind eye. Parker’s signals had given Vice Admiral Nelson permission to withdraw at his discretion. He declined.
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Illustration from ‘The Story of Nelson’. © Ladybird Books 1957. www.vintageladybird.com
1801 The Battle of Copenhagen was perhaps the most significant event in the life of Murray, and provided great insights into his courage and character. The enduring friendship of Nelson and Murray was also confirmed during this engagement which saw the British fleet, under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, fight a huge Danish fleet anchored just off Copenhagen, on 2nd April 1801.
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1803 Two years later, when Murray’s son was born on 2nd April 1803, the two men’s enduring friendship was reflected in the naming of his son, George St Vincent Thomas Nelson Murray.
1803 Nelson was appointed to command the British naval force and wanted Murray as his Captain of the Fleet. The Captain of the Fleet was responsible for ensuring the fleet was fitted out, provisioned and always ready for battle.
Murray was reluctant to accept the role at first. Nelson’s reputation as an exacting commander meant that tensions could be expected to arise.
Murray feared this would damage their friendship, but Nelson reassured Murray that he would waive rank and explain and plead with him as a friend if anything should go contrary to his wishes – such was the intimacy between them.
1803 By 20th April 1803 Nelson and Murray, as Captain of the Fleet, left Portsmouth on the recently refitted 104 gun ship Victory, virtually as we can see her today at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Murray was not to see England (or his family) again for over two years.
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1801From 1801, Nelson and Murray were in regular correspondence. Nelson writes to Murray of his new appointment;
“Although you like to be a Commodore I find you have no inclination to be a Contractor, now as I find no honest men but Commodores you must neccessarily if you will be a Commodore become a Contractor. Myself and Hardy are Contractors. Lord Henry is just established a Commodore and a Contractor, only I charge you being a brother Contractor not to let the WORLD know how much You make by it, be that as it may, ever Believe me, my Dear Murray.”
Nelson, Kioge Bay, 1st June 1801.
1804 A recently discovered conveyance of 1804 was mysteriously signed “George Murray” although he was at sea at the time. This shows that his new house was being built in North Street. The fine new Georgian house became known as “the Admiralty” due to its spacious rooms and the owners’ profession.
The naval connection is still to be found as the property has been known as The Ship Hotel since 1938. It is still possible to imagine the house as Murray would have known it, particularly the grand sweeping staircase.
The Ship Hotel, Chichester.
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1805 In July 1805, Murray’s influential father-in-law Lieutenant Colonel Teesdale died, and Murray was named the executor of his complex will. Within a month of his return to England, Nelson was back at sea on board Victory, having to leave Murray behind to settle his affairs. Nelson, feeling he could find no adequate substitute, left the Captain of the Fleet post vacant. It was a case of “Murray or None”! Murray therefore missed the Battle of Trafalgar, in which his great friend Nelson was killed.
Probably Nelson’s last letter to be written in England was to Murray thanking him for a side of venison on the 14th September;
“I am at this moment getting on the boat at the bathing machines - may every success attend you and health, the greatest of blessings. I beg my respects to Mrs Murray, and ever my dear Murray believe me to be your most faithful friend, Nelson Bronte.”
Nicholas Vol. VII – August 1805 – September 1805.
1805 In November 1805, Murray was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral of the White.
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1805 After chasing the French fleet across the Mediterranean, and to the West Indies, Victory returned to Spithead, England in August 1805, and Nelson took Murray in his own barge to share the cheers and thanks of the crowd.
1804 Throughout this period Murray led Nelson’s Navy as Captain of the Fleet. He carried out his duties well and in August, Nelson was appointed Vice Admiral of the White, and Murray Rear Admiral of the Blue.
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1808 Upon Murray’s return to England in 1808, he was asked to take command of the Channel Fleet; one of the most important roles in the Navy. He declined and at the age of 49, after 27 years of extremely active service, he retired back to his home in Chichester.
1807 The Murray family were well established in Chichester. Records show Admiral Sir George, his grandfather, also called George, his father Gideon and his brothers John and Richard were Councillors, Alder-men and Mayors of Chichester. John was a grocer and also involved in many businesses. Richard was a banker and partner in the Chichester Old Bank at No. 10/11 East Street. Richard bought Fernleigh House in 1807 at a cost of £3217. Sir George, Richard and John were all members of the Paving Commission.
1806 Murray was ordered to provide cover for British troops operating in South America.
1806 Murray was invited to Nelson’s funeral and joined the procession from the Admiralty to St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
1807 Murray’s good friend Collingwood writes to Ann Murray of the sense of loss he and Murray both felt spending so much time at sea, away from their families.
1807 On his way to South America, Murray stopped in South Africa, where he became ever more concerned at the apparent loss of the ship Blenheim, captained by his good friend Thomas Troubridge.
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1807 Murray found himself in command of the fleet at the mouth of the River Plate in the ship Polyphemus. The invasions from the River Plate were a series of unsuccessful British attempts to seize control of the Spanish colonies located around the Platine Basin in South America (today part of Argentina and Uruguay).
The military activities in Buenos Aires were predominantly a land campaign under the command of General Whitelock, who found himself shouldering the blame following the failed campaign.
The fleet under Murray had little to do but assist, and no dishonour was placed on Murray or the actions of the Navy. Nevertheless, Murray felt the disgrace keenly, and his letters home show an ever-increasing desire to return to England.
1808 The Murrays were well known by John Marsh, a local gentleman, composer, diarist and writer, who mentioned them in his diaries. In April 1808, Murray and his wife were elected members of the Chichester Book Society, a forerunner of the Library Service.
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1813 The Chapel of St John was consecrated and dedicated on the 24th September 1813.
1814 A letter from Murray’s doctor, William Brighton, encourages Murray to strictly observe the rules of diet and exercise which had been prescribed to him at this time.
1812 During his later life, Murray supported the education of poor boys, contributing £5 to The Sussex Central School for Boys.
He also supported the widows of Naval personnel and helped find positions for their sons in the Navy.
1808-11Over one-hundred letters written to Murray over this period demonstrate his willingness to help others, especially sons and other family members.
Successful placements onboard ships were often the result of the patronage of senior officers, such as Murray.
1812 From 1812 Murray became involved in parliamentary politics.
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1813 Although not employed on active service by December 1813, he was further promoted to Vice Admiral of the Red; a higher rank than Nelson had at the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Murray retired fully from naval service by the end of 1813, the same year as Victory was decommissioned.
An ‘Admiral’ in the Royal Navy c1800.
Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
1811 Murray was elected a Bailiff of the City, and became involved in the establishment of the proprietary Chapel of St John, in what is now St John’s Street in Chichester.
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1813-19 During this period Murray became involved in the wine trade, and the quality of his wine was certainly well known in the city. The Admiral and Mrs Murray enjoyed a very varied social life, taking part in musical glees, and tea and card parties where they played mainly casino and whist.
1819 This extract from a letter by Lord Exmouth on the death of Murray is believed to be addressed to Captain James Brisbane.
“He was indeed a virtuous and good man as ever lived and his liberal heart was open to the calls of friendship as much as any man’s could be and a more true and faithful friend could nowhere be found.”
Lord Exmouth, 1st March 1819.
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1815 On 25th September, 1815. Admiral Sir George Murray was made Mayor of Chichester. The Council Minute Book of the time describes the way a Mayor was elected. On the Friday before the election there was a meeting to select the two nominees for Mayor, in this case Admiral Murray and Thomas Rhoades. Councillors would select either a white ball for Murray, a red ball for Rhoades, or a black ball for neither candidate (hence the expression black balled). These were placed in a box.
It was recorded that all the balls were white.
Murray, when elected Mayor, was presented with the mace, plate, ring, snuff box and cane. The same year, Murray was awarded the Order of Bath and became Admiral Sir George Murray.
THE ADMIRALTY 57 North Street remained a house into the 20th century, and from 1882 to 1930 it was the home of the pre-eminent surgeon Frederick Skaife, of the Royal West Sussex Hospital.
In 1938, 57 North Street was sold to Allied Hotels who extended and converted it into an hotel, appropriately called The Ship. The conversion was designed by local architect Harry Osborn. The attractive oval windows in the original house, with their gauged brickwork and batswing tracery, date from this time rather than 1804 as you might expect. It is still a hotel today, but the staircase is the only feature of his home that Admiral Sir George Murray would recognise if he were to return.
1819 Admiral Sir George Murray died suddenly on 28th February 1819, aged 59. His wife, Ann, survived him for another 40 years, dying in Boulogne in 1852 aged 96. Both are buried in Paradise at Chichester Cathedral.
In the Sailors’ corner of Chichester Cathedral is a memorial to Murray showing the ship Edgar at the Battle of Copenhagen and containing the following inscription:
“His virtues need not be recorded here they are engraved on the hearts of all who knew him.”
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The timeline is a fun way to see if you have a good understanding of the story of Admiral Sir George Murray. The activity focuses on placing the event squares in the correct order on the blank timeline. You can use Admiral Murray’s story in groups to help you locate where to place each event square on the timeline on page 18.
Place the event squares in the correct order on the blank timeline.
The event squares included are differentiated at three levels
for people in KS1, lower KS2 or upper KS2. Choose the
event squares you think are a good challenge for you.
Illustration from ‘The Story of Nelson’. © Ladybird Books 1957. www.vintageladybird.com
He built a house
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He built a house in North Street, Chichester in 1804. It is now called The Ship Hotel.
He fought in the Battle of Copenhagen with Nelson in 1801.
In 1815 he was awarded the Order of the Bath and became a ‘Sir’!
George Murray was born in Chichester in 1759.
He fought in the American War of Independence from 1775.
Admiral Sir George Murray died in 1819, and is buried in Chichester Cathedral.
George Murray began his career at the age of 11, in 1770.
He was made a Midshipman on the 1st January 1771.
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Murray was promoted to Lieutenant and appointed to the Lennox in 1778.
Murray showed great courage in the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801.
In November 1805, Murray was promoted to the Rear Admiral of the White.
At the age of 23 he was promoted to the Captain of the frigate San Carlo, in 1782.
He was promoted to Midshipman on the 1st January, 1771.
George Murray began his career at the age of 11, in 1770.
In September 1795 Murray married Ann Teesdale.
Murray was invited to Lady Hamilton’s party, where a close friendship with Nelson was formed in 1798.
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Murray was promoted to Lieutenant and appointed to the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in 1778.
Murray retired fully from naval service by the end of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Murray was promoted to the Rear Admiral of the White.
At the age of 23 he was promoted to Captain of the frigate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Murray showed great courage in the Battle of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in 1801.
Murray was invited to Lady Hamilton’s party, where a close friendship with Nelson was formed in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
George Murray began his career at the age of 11, in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
He was promoted to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ on the 1st January 1771.
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The signal flag reference card above belonged to Captain Mosse, who served with Murray at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801. Using the card above, by raising flags “1”, “2”, and “8” in a line, a ship would send message 128: “examine strange ships” out to the fleet.
Signal flags were the most important method of instant communication for naval ships in Murray’s time. Many midshipmen, lieutenants and captains such as Murray carried small reference cards with signal flag patterns on them to help them learn and recognise the signals quickly. This was critical in the heat of battle!
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Have a look at the signal reference cards on pages 21 and 22.
Sailors could use this information to find out which flags to raise up the mast to give another ship a certain message.
Colour the templates on pages 23 and 24 to recreate two or three digit signal flag messages. When you have coloured your flag designs onto the templates write the numbers in the boxes. Write the signal flag messages in large writing at the bottom of your work.
You can now use your templates to recreate the individual signal flags and send your messages!
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6+7 KEEP UNDER SAIL
1+7+4 PREPARE FOR SAILING
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2+4+6 EXERCISE GREAT GUNS
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Once you are familiar with the signal flags and how they work, here are some other ways you can use them.
Signal Flag Relay
In teams of three, each with a set of signal flags, use the flags in a relay style race. Have a caller call out three digit signal codes with each team needing to run to collect the correct flags, in order, for their team of three to win. This game could be played as part of a PE lesson at school.
Signal Flag Craft
Use the signal flag resource pages and fuzzy felt, tissue paper, or other craft materials to recreate a signal flag combination creatively. This activity could be used as part of a DT or Art lesson at school.
Signal Flag Stories
Have a go at writing a structured naval story. Use five signal flag commands as the basis of a story for a Georgian Naval adventure, with signals as the start of each of five chapters. Or using a story mountain, signal commands could be used in groups to plan the – OPENING – BUILD UP – CONFLICT – RESOLUTION – ENDING of a story, before you write up your story independently. This could be a really interesting series of Literacy lessons at school.
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FURTHER SIGNAL FLAG ACTIVITIES
To download a printable signal flags pdf visit www.thenovium.org/learning
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AC T I V I T Y 3
Have a go a writing a letter for Admiral Murray. For this you will need to research life in the Georgian Navy using Admiral Murray’s story at the front of this book, library resources, and ICT (if available). Use the aged paper on the page opposite to write your letter.
It’s 1803, and Admiral Murray wants to attract new people to join the Royal Navy. He is writing a letter to his friends to persuade them to join him on ship as volunteers for a week to see what life is like in the Royal Navy.
As one of his trusted crew you have been given the task of writing the letter for Admiral Murray to post to his friends.
• Where will they get to sail?
• What will they have to wear and eat?
• What skills will they learn aboard?
• What might they miss?
• What will they see and smell?
• Compare life at home to life at sea
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This activity involves creating 3D portraits of Admiral Murray and/or one of his ships at sea! See the example pages overleaf for inspiration.
Admiral Murray forgot to wear his Admiral’s hat for his portrait! You can use an A5 sheet of paper to make a 3D Admiral’s hat for a portrait of George Murray by following the instructions below to point 4. Or continue your origami to point 10 to create a Royal Navy ship for the painting of a ship scene!
Now draw a picture of Admiral Murray and glue his Admiral’s hat to the top of his head, or draw the sea scene background, which you can stick your ship on top of when it has been completed, then add sails and details!
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Open the hat out to make a flat square.
Take the upper corners and pull apart.
Fold the front bottom flaps upwards. Repeat on the other side, making a triangle shape.
Continue pulling out and watch the boat cabin pop out.
Hold bottom corners and bring together to make a diamond shape.
Fold along the bottom to create the base of the boat. You now have a finished boat!
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Colour in the following two pictures.
Battle of Copenhagen
The Battle of Copenhagen was perhaps the most significant event in the life of Murray, and provided great insights into his courage and character. The enduring friendship of Nelson and Murray was also confirmed during this engagement which saw the British fleet, under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, fight a huge Danish fleet anchored just off Copenhagen, on 2nd April 1801.
Miss Elizabeth Murray
Elizabeth, Admiral Murray’s older sister, was married to William Pedder and their son, George Murray Pedder, was also at the Battle of Copenhagen as a Midshipman.
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Murray as she is not wearing a bonnet, indicating that
she is unmarried.
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O U T R E AC HBook a workshop from the themes found on the website and we can pack up the museum van and bring all the resources to you. A workshop with artefacts and hands-on activities takes place in school and is led by a member of the museum team.
B O O K I N GFor more information about our schools learning programme, contact a member of the learning team at [email protected] or call 01243 775888. Visit www.thenovium.org/learning for more information on school trips, activities, risk assessments, school projects and the museum.
C I T Y WA L K S Learn more about the history of Chichester by exploring the city with a member of museum staff, looking at the streets and buildings to discover how the city has developed over time.
S L E E P O V E R SEver wanted to discover what happens in a museum at night? Bring your class for a unique overnight experience that they will never forget. Your sleepover begins after the museum has closed and you will enjoy a special night complete with a torchlit treasure hunt, hands on activities, games and a special bedtime story before settling down to sleep amongst our Roman baths and other exhibitions.
L OA N B O X E SWe can provide schools with boxes of real and replica artefacts to be used in the classroom.
Boxes are hired for a half term period and allow learners the opportunity to use the resources whilst studying a topic, which helps them to develop a better understanding of the subject.
W O R K S H O P SOur interactive, “hands-on” workshops enable pupils to see and handle real and replica artefacts, try on costumes and engage in thought provoking and enjoyable activities. They can be adjusted to different ages and abilities, so please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
S C H O O L L E A R N I N G
P R O G R A M M E
THIS BOOK INCLUDES THE FASCINATING STORY OF HOW LOCAL HERO ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE MURRAY PLAYED HIS PART IN
SIGNIFICANT WORLD EVENTS, AS WELL AS LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY IN THE CITY OF CHICHESTER ITSELF. THIS IS FOLLOWED BY A SELECTION OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHILDREN, INSPIRED BY HIS LIFE AND TIMES.
