British History Through Myth & Folklore
Jon Norman-Mason
A summary
An ONLINE course exploring myths and legends, and the light they cast on British history and archaeology. This group is for ages 10-18 - see my listings for adult courses!
Led by storyteller and historian Jon Norman-Mason, you'll hear folklore from around Britain, and myths from Welsh, Norse and Anglo-Saxon traditions and more. But we will also look at the periods they come from, the people who told them, and what the stories might tell us about those lives and times. Moving chronologically from prehistory to medieval times and beyond, we will see how evidence from history, archaeology and legend can complement each other, and ask: can stories give us a glimpse into life in the past?
And if you want, you can make your own story or artwork inspired by what we've learned, and share it the following session!
The course will be held via Zoom - link will be provided after booking.
A combination of storytelling, teaching and guided discussion, this course is aimed at young people who love mythology and history and want to learn more about the beliefs of the past.
Tickets
Standard
£12One ticket needed per attendee (not per household - apologies).
Paid by student/keyw.
£7If the person paying for the ticket is in full-time education or a key worker. 1 ticket per person.
Tough times
£3We all know things can be difficult, so a ltd number of places are available for very low incomes.
Standard
£12One ticket needed per attendee (not per household - apologies).
Paid by student/keyw.
£7If the person paying for the ticket is in full-time education or a key worker. 1 ticket per person.
Tough times
£3We all know things can be difficult, so a ltd number of places are available for very low incomes.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Jon Norman-Mason
Jon Norman-Mason
I have been a professional storyteller since 2015, and am currently studying for a PhD in folklore and landscape. I have an MA in Contemporary History, and a BA Hons in History with Archaeology. I have enjoyed and researched folklore and mythology my whole life, and read avidly on how they reflect and reveal the lives and activities of people in the past. I have devised and delivered sessions for schools on these subjects, focussing especially on Celtic, Norse and Old English myth; and have created and led walks and Time Travel Treasure Hunts since 2016, includingas part of the Brighton Festival Our Place programme. I enjoy keeping an objective critical awareness about old stories, considering what is reliably evidenced but also why we wish to speculate further about what they might mean. In 2017 I completed a course on Telling for Heritage at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
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