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Take a fascinating walk along York's Roman walls - the longest medieval town walls in England! Look for Roman defensive structures and imagine life as a Roman soldier. Start at Bootham Bar and follow the information panels. Perfect for a history lesson on the move!

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Follow the free Roman trail through the beautiful Museum Gardens. Spot the Roman Multangular Tower and ruins of St. Mary's Abbey. Download the free trail guide from the museum's website. Brilliant for sketching activities!

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Go on a Roman numeral treasure hunt around the city! Look for dates on buildings and monuments, then practice converting them to modern numbers. Don't forget your notebook and pencil!

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Visit the area where the Vikings lived! Though the JORVIK Centre itself has an entry fee, you can explore Coppergate Walk for free and see where archaeologists discovered amazing Viking artefacts. Look for the information plaques!

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Learn to write your name in Viking runes! Use our simple guide to transform modern letters into ancient Norse writing. Great activity for practicing in your local park or garden.

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Using cardboard and paper, design your own Viking longship! Add shields along the sides and a fearsome dragon head at the front. A brilliant rainy-day activity to bring history alive.

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Many York street names end in 'gate', which comes from the Viking word 'gata' meaning street. Create your own trail linking these Viking street names - try finding Coppergate, Stonegate, and Fossgate!

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While entering York Minster requires a ticket, exploring its exterior is free! Count the gargoyles, spot the Gothic architecture features, and marvel at the enormous stained glass windows from outside. Perfect for architectural sketching!

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Wander through Europe's best-preserved medieval shopping street! Look up to see the overhanging timber-framed buildings and imagine life in medieval times. Can you spot the old butchers' hooks?

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Create your own medieval coat of arms using paper and coloured pencils. Look for real examples around York's historic buildings for inspiration. Remember each symbol and colour has a special meaning!

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Search for old guild signs around York city centre. How many different medieval trades can you spot? Make sketches or take photos of your favourites!

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Take a walk around York Railway Station, one of the finest Victorian stations in Britain! Look for Victorian architectural features and imagine the age of steam. Don't miss the beautiful iron and glass roof!

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Make brass rubbings from Victorian era plaques found around the city. All you need is paper and crayons! Look for them on buildings and monuments - remember to be respectful of the surfaces.

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Design and make your own Victorian paper dolls with period clothing! Research Victorian fashion in York's shop windows and historic photographs. A lovely craft activity for a rainy afternoon.

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Visit this beautiful park created by the Rowntree family for their workers. Look for Victorian features and learn about York's chocolate-making heritage. Perfect for a historical picnic!

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Create your own treasure hunt through York's historic streets! Look for specific architectural features from different periods - Roman arches, Viking street names, Medieval windows, and Victorian ironwork all in one adventure!

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Start a sketch journal of York's historical buildings and artefacts. All you need is a notebook and pencil! Perfect for developing both artistic skills and historical knowledge.

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Take photos of historic buildings and compare them with old pictures of York (easily found online). How has the city changed? What has stayed the same? A great activity for developing observation skills!

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Design historical costumes from different periods of York's history. Research Roman togas, Viking clothing, medieval dress, and Victorian fashion. Use recycled materials to create mini versions!

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Roman numerals are a numeral system that originated in Ancient Rome and are still used today. They can be found on clocks, watches, sun dials and, book chapters, and are used as numbering, bullet points and to identify kings, queens and popes.

Roman Numerals use 7 different Latin letters to indicate numbers. Zeros are not used.

The letters used are:

I = 1

V = 5

X = 10

L = 50

C = 100

D = 500

M = 1000

Bigger numbers are made by combining the letters in different ways.

Below are some arithmetic problems for you to complete using the Roman Numeral format and there's even a challenge for you to create your own!

1. Roman Numerals 100 Square

Using this information, have a go at filling in the grid below.

2. Translate these Roman Numerals. Remember to show your working out.
For example: XXV - 10 + 10 + 5 = 25

1. XVIII

2. XXXIV

3. XLII

4. LXVI

5. LXXII

6. CXIII

7. CXV

8. CXVI

9. DX

10. DCLX

11. MD

12. MCD

3. Write these numbers in Roman Numerals

1. 35

2. 66

3. 88

4. 99

5. 124

6. 178

7. 283

8. 304

9. 570

4. Arrange these numbers in size order

XXXV, XL, XXX, LX, LV, L, XLV, LXV

_____,____,_____,____,____,____,____

CL, CCC, CCL, C, CC, CD, L, CCCL

_____,_____,_____,____,____,____,____

5. Solve the following:

1. V + XI =

2. XIX - XII =

3. XII x III =

4. L ÷ II =

5. VII + M =

6. XV - I =

7. XXII + XVII=

8. X x VI =

9. Write the year of your birth in Roman Numerals

10. Write the current year in Roman Numerals

Check your answers against the Answer Sheet in the PDF below

Create your own Roman Numeral sums and give them to someone else to solve.

Why not have a game of Roman bingo with your family using the cards below? Take the 100 grid (above) with all the Roman numerals, cut it into squares and put all the numbered squares into a bag. Shake the bag and pull out numbers at random. You could also create your own cards with different numbers.

If you'd like to have a printout of the activities, please download the PDF here

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Roman numerals are a numeral system that originated in Ancient Rome and are still used today. They can be found on clocks, watches, sun dials and, book chapters, and are used as numbering, bullet points and to identify kings, queens and popes. Roman Numerals use 7 different Latin letters to indicate numbers.

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Discover The Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre. Explore the sights, sounds and smells of Viking-Age York!

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Immerse yourself in the home of iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance at the National Railway Museum.

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Roman Imperial Helmet | Kids’ Crafts | Fun Craft Ideas | FirstPalette.com

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Print out, color, and assemble our template into a wearable paper Roman Imperial helmet. Wear it for Christmas pageants, Easter plays, or whenever you need a quick Roman soldier costume.

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Chef Giorgio Locatelli recreated a Roman loaf from Herculaneum – watch the video and recreate the recipe for yourself in this blog.

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Try James Martin's super easy honey cake recipe for a bee-autiful afternoon tea. The honey you use will have quite an impact on the flavour of the cake.

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You can use these pictures to help you.

You could use:

An old cardboard box flattened out (your shield can be any size!)

A paper or plastic cup, large lid from a tub, paper or foil plate or pie tray.

A small piece of tin foil or shiny sweet wrappers.

Glue and tape

Scissors

To decorate: Pens, paint, crayons, coloured paper, old comics or magazines, leaves or petals.
Step 1
Draw a long oval shape onto your cardboard, then cut it out with scissors. You can make your shield as big or small as you like.

Step 2

Find something to make the boss (the bit that sticks out in the centre of your shield). You could use a cup, yogurt pot, lid or paper plate. If you are using a pot or cup, you will only need the bottom part.

Step 3

Cut a cross shape in the middle of your shield. Ask an adult for help with this part if you need it.

Step 4

Place your boss in the middle of the shield, then turn your shield over and tape it in place.

Step 5
Cover your boss with tin foil or shiny paper, then have fun decorating your shield. You could use cut up comics or magazines to add shapes or collect leaves from outside to make a pattern.

Step 6

When you've finished decorating, turn your shield over and add a strip of card to the back to make a handle.

Step 7

Now it's time to practise your Roman soldier moves!

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Roman game pieces | Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort

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Make your own Roman Rota (like Tic Tac Toe) board game and counters from materials you have at home. That History Bloke shows you how to make and play Rota on YouTube.

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Little Vikings | Things To Do In York For Kids

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Little Vikings | Things To Do In York For Kids

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Little Vikings is a print and online magazine focused on the best activities and events for children around York. Exploring family life in York.