WESTERN FRONT MEDICAL
Walk through original trenches, follow the chain of evacuation and handle genuine WW1 medical equipment, to discover the British Sector of the Western Front.
What will you learn?
All trips are designed with you, to ensure we meet your learning objectives.
The context of the British sector of Western Front and the theatre of war in Flanders and northern France
Significance for medical treatment of the nature of the terrain and problems of the transport and communications infrastructure
Conditions requiring medical treatment on the Western Front, including the problems of ill health arising from the trench environment
The system of transport: stretcher bearers, horse and motor ambulances. The stages of treatment areas: aid post and field ambulance, dressing station, casualty clearing station, base hospital
The significance of the Western Front for experiments in surgery and medicine
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The British Sector of the Western Front School Trip, 1914-18
Injuries, treatment and the trenches
We are thrilled to be able to offer this new tour, specific to the British sector of the Western Front, 1914-18: injuries, treatment and the trenches option, to support your teaching and maximise your pupils’ learning objectives.
Spending over 24 years in the RAMC, your guide will have knowledge that few others possess. This will allow you children to discover the RAMC like never before.
VR EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRIP
**360 VR Experience Available For This Trip**
30
HEADSETS
1
HISTORICAL
INTERPRETER
REACH MULTIPLE YEAR GROUPS
KIT &
EQUIPMENT
LINKS TO THE CURRICULUM
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Mr Goodlad, Head of Humanities, Greater Manchester
Mrs Munro, Head of History, Kent
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Everything you need to know about this trip
Please see below for further details regarding our Western Front Medical trip. Alternatively, for a full comprehensive round up of all the services we offer, contact us directly and we will arrange for one of our team to visit your school.
“The enthusiasm from the guides is contagious. They just bring it to life so well.”
“Our tailor-made package was brilliantly organised by Time Travel and went off without a hitch”
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Things to do
Below are just some of the places you can visit. We will build a perfect itinerary, together.
The Menin Gate
Essex Farm, Advanced Dressing Station
Casualty Clearing Station Hielly
Tyne Cot
So much more… contact us to find out more
The importance of a great guide
Having the knowledge is great, but at Time Travel we understand that the delivery is just as important. Our guides are trained, by current and former teachers, to provide engaging activities that allow children to learn through various methods.
A knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide is the key component to ensure that your pupils have an unforgettable experience with us. Our guides have been carefully handpicked and selected for their drive and values, providing an excellent all round service to everyone we work with. Our guides have the wisdom and ability to bring the battlefields to life, encapsulating your pupils with real-life accounts of historical events, feeding their imagination and delivering an authentic and true to life experience along the battlefields of the Western Front.
Every step of the way…
Your guide can be there with you every step of the way; from the minute you step on the coach. They will take care of all your travel arrangements, and offer a calm and enthusiastic approach, allowing your experience to begin the moment you take your seat. Our guides have been put in place to assist you throughout the tour, relieving the burden of any added pressure, and most importantly, ensuring your pupils get the most out of their tour experience.
Why Time Travel?
Time Travel specialise in bringing history to life – History is our passion too. We understand that we only get once chance to get it right. Below is just some of the ways we try to differentiate ourselves:
Face-to-face meetings
We know the industry and you know your pupils – by meeting face-to-face we can discuss the best itinerary for your pupils. This helps reduce the stress on teachers.
Personal tour developer
You will be assigned your own personal tour developer, who will work closely with you to support your trip. This means you will have one main contact so you can build a great working relationship.
Our guides – more than just knowledgeable
Having knowledge is one thing, but being able to deliver that knowledge, in a way that is engaging and inspiring, is crucial to the success of the trip. Our guides are trained by current or former teachers.
Bespoke itineraries
We don’t have a set itinerary. We can help suggest places to visit, but this is your tour and all requirements are different.
Curriculum based packages
Our Packages are based around the curriculum and age of your group. This can help your students apply their experiences with us to their exams and coursework.
What teachers say
Things to do
The importance of a great guide
Why Time Travel?
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Time Travel Education specialise in the organisation, construction and delivery of high quality, personalised History educational experiences for schools and groups across the UK and Europe. We are driven to educate, inspire and build confidence through immersive education.
