The ‘Entanglogram’ of London…
Article in summary
- Two Michaelmas Term Field Days gave pupils opportunities to develop their CCF, VSA and DofE activities and experience something beyond the normal school routine.
- Michael Bond’s blog highlights The Londonist’s ‘entanglogram’, a guide linking London museums and lesser-known attractions through questions and arrows.
- One suggested route connects the new London Museum in Smithfield, due to open by the end of the year, with the Docklands Museum, National Maritime Museum and Imperial War Museum.
- Alternative routes cater for interests including art, books, science, natural history and detective work.
- The guide offers inspiration for following personal interests and exploring London during the half-term break.
Dear all
This week saw our two Michaelmas Term Field Days, when those involved with CCF, VSA or DofE took time to develop the things they’ve been working on; they (and others) were able to travel further afield to benefit from new experiences; and everyone had opportunities to experience something different from the normal school routine.
This week’s blog is in the same spirit of trying something new. Its contents are courtesy of ‘The Londonist’ website, which puts into one place many of the attractions that lie only a few miles away in our capital city. To the left (and accessible via the link below) is light-heartedly called an ‘entanglogram’, and the suggested way to use it is to start at any of the red boxes, each of which has in it the name of a London museum. From there, follow the questions and arrows in any direction you like – they will take you to some of the lesser-known places of interest, where you can follow your curiosity and see where it takes you. (Click here to read it on the Londonist website).
To take one example, if you’d like to know more about the history of London, you’ll soon be able to visit the new London Museum in Smithfield (which is due to open by the end of the year). While you’re there, you’ll learn about the importance of the River Thames, and you might want to find out more, which could take you to the Docklands Museum. If that piques your interest in ships, you can head off to the National Maritime Museum – when you’re there, you’ll learn about how London was bombed in World War Two, which might send you off to the Imperial War Museum (one of my favourites), and who knows where your interests will take you after that…
There are alternative routes for art lovers, bookworms, scientists, natural history enthusiasts, and would-be detectives. Whatever our interests, there’s a good chance London will have places where we can learn more about them and if you’re looking for something to do over the half-term break, you might find it here!
Best wishes
Michael Bond
