Lesson B1: A photo-walk around the workhouse site

By Sue Carter and Gail Brown, Rehills Primary
Photo:The old workhouse buildings are quite hidden from the from street.
Photo:Turn the corner and you see the imposing main entrance.
Photo:What might be missing from here?
Photo:The building has three main 'wings' like spokes in a wheel.
Photo:What do you think the buildings are used for now? There's a clue in this photo.
Photo:All three wings look very similar.
Photo:There's still a high wall along this side of the old buildings.
Photo:Look at this little peephole onto the street, set in the high old wall.

Here are some photos of the workhouse buildings in 2008.

Click on any image above for a larger version 

Arrange to walk around the special building taking more pictures. Children can discuss what they notice and also sketch interesting features of the buildings.

Line drawing can be a great way to make a record of a building. Here is a drawing by a lady who lives in St Thomas to give children some ideas. She looks really carefully at the features. Each child could draw a different detail.

Photo:Detailed drawing of a doorway in St Thomas.

Detailed drawing of a doorway in St Thomas.

By Margaret Abercrombie 2008, ink and pencil on paper © the artist.

This gallery was added by Sarah, Curator of West Exe on 03/06/2008.

Comments/reviews:

Children who enjoy sketching might like to see more of these architectural drawings made in St Thomas. They're on this website, in the Gallery: Margaret Abercrombie's drawings.

By Sarah, Curator of West Exe
On 17/06/2008

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