Virtual Workshop

The Industrial Revolution in Wales (Virtual Workshop)

🔍 Discover and Explore

From how we work, to how we live, to the jobs, the landscape, the environment, and so much more, the industrial revolution gave birth to a whole new Wales. This unique virtual session brings together the stories of Welsh coal, slate, wool and the ports to tell the story of how Wales became the first industrialised nation. 

✏️ Take part

Connect with museum staff from across Amgueddfa Cymru and take part in an interactive exploration of the Industrial Revolution in Wales.

ℹ️ About This Session

This session discusses themes health and injury and has some reference to death.

Let us know when you are booking if you have any pupils that would be sensitive to these topics, and we will do our best to make everyone feel comfortable!

Booking information: Email | slate@museumwales.ac.uk

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: For use in school - free of charge.

Curriculum

Humanities

  • Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future. 
  • Events and human experiences are complex, and are perceived, interpreted and represented in different ways. 
  • Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action.

Science & Technology

Being curious and searching for answers is essential to understanding and predicting phenomena.

 
Group of wool mill workers from Carmarthen
Bristol port sugar casks
Penrhyn slate