Romans

Tullie House

Tullie House incorporates the town house of that name, the origins of which can be traced back at least to the 16th century. The Tullie family and their descendants occupied the building until the 19th century.

Formerly known as the White House, the house was modernised in the late 17th century under the ownership of Thomas Tullie, who was sometime Dean of Carlisle. The handsome classical façade in red and yellow sandstone, with ornate lead downspouts, bears the date of 1689. This faces onto Abbey Street.

Remaining internal features of 17th century date within the building are a large ground floor fireplace and a Jacobean oak staircase. The latter leads to wood-panelled upper rooms. A portrait hanging on the stairs shows the last private occupants, the Dixons, in the largest of these rooms - their Drawing Room - in 1842.

Late 19th century extensions in local sandstone, to the designs of C.J. Ferguson, added a range of buildings on the north side running through from Abbey Street to Castle Street. In part, this replaced some of the earlier buildings. Extensive use of tiles (by Craven Dunhill, Jackfield, Ironbridge) and Roman-inspired mosaic flooring are typical of the period. There are two elegant wrought-iron Victorian staircases inset with heraldic shields of the City of Carlisle. The historic buildings are Grade I* Listed.

A new range of buildings was added in 1989-90 to create new galleries and related facilities. This extended the site considerably on the north and east sides. The latest development (2000-2001) created the Carlisle Millennium Gallery, which extends below the A595 road on the north side of the site. A public walkway connecting Castle Street to the Castle Green, runs alongside this and features public artwork of high quality.

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Teachers’ Notes:

BEFORE THE SESSION

Background information on the session

In this session children will look at original and replica artifacts from the Roman era with an expert from Tullie house, in role as an archeologist. They will use the evidence to draw conclusions about who lived in the area and what they did.

The relationship between the archeological dig where the artifacts were found and Hadrian’s Wall, nearby, will be explored and placed in the wider context of fort sites and domestic dwellings along the wall following Roman occupation.

Prior learning

Pupils do not need any prior knowledge about the Romans as the session is evidence based and pupils use existing skills to interpret archeological finds and other resources.

They are, however, expected to undertake some activities before the session to familiarise themselves with Tullie House and Carlisle.

Completing the activity before the VC session takes place

Before the session children should research Roman Carlisle using the Tullie House Roman website at www.tulliehouse.co.uk/romans. They should find out where Carlisle is in relation to Hadrian's Wall and the date when the Romans arrived in the north of England. They should also find out where The Lanes is and what it is now.

Children use the website www.hadrianswall.org/students.aspx to fill in the form below.

Forts

Mile castles
Watch towers
Turrets

DURING THE SESSION

Classroom setup and equipment

The children all need to be able to see the screen and respond to questions.

Children in rows with a ‘hotseat’ would work well.

Remember that it is up to the teacher to choose people to answer and manage the class.

Objectives

·  To introduce the children to Roman Carlisle.

·  To understand that Roman soldiers and Britons lived along side each other.

·  To use artefacts to understand and archaeological site.

Learning Plan

Resources:

none

classroom organisation:

whole class

session objectives:

activities

where is Tullie House?

looking at artefacts

follow up activities:

roman shoe template - design your own

AFTER THE SESSION

At the end of the VC session the children will be given the password to the Discover e-box on this website. Please do not give this to the children before the VC session.This area will provide additional research activities which the childrencan complete after the session has taken place.

A roman show template is provided – children could design their own Roman shoe.

Website links and extra resources:

www.hadrians-wall.org/flash/map.htm

www.tulliehouse.co.uk/romans

If you would like the visit the Museum or take part in an outreach session, the contact details are:Chris Smith
Schools Outreach Officer
Email:
Telephone: 01228 534781 ext 289

Children’s notes:

WELCOME TO TULLIE HOUSE

Where is Tullie House?

Tullie House is in Carlisle, Cumbria. It is very near Hadrian’s wall.

What is Hadrian’s wall?

Use the map below to find out more about Hadrian’s wall and why it is important. Can you see Tullie House on the map?

www.hadrians-wall.org/flash/map.htm

You can find out some more about the Romans by looking at the Tullie House website

www.tulliehouse.co.uk/romans

Discovery E-box:

Pictures – what did you find out about these artefacts?

Use the shoe template to design your own Roman shoe.

Find out (Research) more about the Britons who lived alongside the Romans army in their area. Go to

www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/british_prehistory/ironage_intro_01.shtml for example.