St John Ambulance: Saving Lives on the Home Front

Key Stage 2 Citizenship, History, English and Drama 

Explore the former headquarters of St John Ambulance’s Number One Division and step into the shoes of some of the brave volunteers who saved countless lives during London’s Blitz.

Learning Outcomes: 
  • To understand the role of St John Ambulance during WWII in Britain.
  • To handle objects from the Museum’s collection and use them to find out about the past.
  • To know what first aid is.

How to book

The Museum is free to visit however, workshops are charged at £2.50 per child plus VAT. 

If your school is based within Islington, workshops can be arranged free of charge through 11 by 11. The Museum’s participation in this scheme is supported by a grant from The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity.

For Greater London schools for whom the cost of a workshop may be prohibitive (e.g. schools with a high number of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium), please contact us as it may be possible to waive the charge

Please note that booking is essential even for self-guided visits.

Workshops last 1.5 hours and can be arranged Tuesday – Friday. For more information or to book, please contact us. 

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