Suffolk History Trip – UK

Suffolk: Witch Hunts and Whispers

Visit one of the epicentres of the English witch trials to explore fear, power and persecution.

Key Stage 3   GCSE   A-level

Bury St Edmunds Tour: Walk the streets where trials turned fatal.

Moyse’s Hall Museum: Examine artefacts, accusations and propaganda.

Witchfinder General Discussion: Learn about Matthew Hopkins and his legacy.

From Panic to Power

Suffolk offers a chilling local case study of hysteria and justice. Students will trace how fear can spiral, and what it tells us about belief, society and blame.

EExplore persecution and justice in early modern England
Analyse sources and public memory of the trials
Reflect on how societies target ‘others’ in moments of fear

Accusation Reconstruction Task

Accusation Reconstruction Task: Use sources to build a trial narrative.

Museum Object Study

Museum Object Study: Handle and interpret historical artefacts.

Local Walking Tour

Local Walking Tour: Spot plaques and court sites.

Witchfinder Timeline

Witchfinder Timeline: Track the actions of Hopkins and impact.

Comparative Modern Study

Comparative Modern Study: Link to contemporary scapegoating.

Reflection Letters

Reflection Letters: Write as an accused or accuser.

Evening Discussion

Evening Discussion: Fear and belief through history.

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All travel Provsions (UK transfers, Flights, Internationasl transfers).

Half board accommodation (+packed lunches where applicable)

Experienced in-field tour coordinator (Dedicated to your party only)

All ticketing to itinerary options (Where applicable)

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Full evening activities programme

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