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Bbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Castle Activities [Pdf] ActivityBbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Castle Activities [Pdf] Activity
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Bbc: Hands on History: The Normans: Castle Activities [Pdf]

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Four hands-on activities suitable for children or families that help bring the past to life. Travel back in time to see what life was like in Norman times. Build your own castle then bring it to life by putting your own people in it. Or you can make your own shield and defend your castle from attack.

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bbc: hands on history: the normans: castle activities, norman castles, castles / walled cities

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