Family Time Trail at Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood Step back in time and find the coins
ney r u o j o t y d a e r? e u m i t h o g u y o r h t k c a A re b Coins can tell quite a story. Explore Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood to see how they have changed from the Iron Age to today. There are 12 different coins for you to find and in this booklet there is space for you to do a rubbing of each coin as you find it. Sundial coming summer 2015 Ready for a challenge? How long does it take you to run down the spiral circle? What animal shape is the willow planted in? What can you spot from the pond dipping platform? How many groves can you find? Have you got your binoculars? What can you see from the bird hide? Family photo opportunity at the legacy plinth Give the car a rest and start the coin trail Welcome barn coming spring 2015 Goodies available over here at Cattows Farm Shop
Iron Age The Iron Age was a very colourful time; plants and wood were used to produce colours for dying fabrics. Urine was used to fix the dye! How many different colours are you wearing?
Romans The Romans introduced the concept of serving sauces with food. Their favourite was garum which was made from rotted fish. What do you think is the smelliest food?
x o a n S s o l g An The Anglo Saxons brought many new Latin words to Britain including, elephant, giant and candle. What is your favourite word?
Normans The Normans were originally pirates from Norway, Denmark and Iceland who settled in France before their invasion of England in 1066. Do you know where these countries are?
g A e s e l d d i M Bedrooms hadn t been invented by the Middle Ages so everyone stuffed hay or straw in a sack and slept on the floor of the living space. What is on your duvet cover?
Tudors Tudor doctors prescribed shampoo made from the juice of crushed beetles to cure baldness. Do you think it worked?
Stuarts Beauty spots were very popular for the Stuarts. A tiny piece of mouse skin would be used by men and women on their face to add a bit of glamour! What does your party outfit look like?
Georgians The Georgians were the first people to tell the time. The first accurate clock was invented in 1759 to help sailors navigate. Have you ever been on a boat?
Victorians The Victorians began the seaside holiday tradition, complete with sandcastles, donkey rides and Punch and Judy shows. What was your favourite holiday?
a n i s d r a w d E London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908. The marathon length was 26 miles and 385 yards to allow the royal family to be able to view the start at Windsor Castle. How far could you run?
Coronation of Elizabeth II Coronation Chicken was a new recipe in honour of the special occasion. Constance Spry, one of the Queen s florists invented it to serve to foreign guests visiting for the celebrations. Could you invent a recipe?
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II 9,500 roads were closed for Diamond Jubilee street parties. How did you celebrate the Jubilee?
Your turn Well done, you found all the coins! Why not complete the collection by designing your very own woodland coin, drawing your favourite thing you have seen on the trail. My fun fact is...
Go wild If you enjoyed finding the coins you ll love the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood Wildcache Trail. Find all 6 caches to discover a variety of habitats and the wildlife that live here. Search for Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood to download your treasure map and find out more about upcoming events. The Woodland Trust, Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales no 294344 and in Scotland no SC038885. A non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England no. 1982873. The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark. Find more places to explore at woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods 6334/11/14