Live History Class: Georgian Buildings and Architecture

A photograph of Benjamin Franklin House and a drawing of typical Georgian facades.

Join our virtual history classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 4:30pm BST to learn about key aspects of the Georgian period, when Benjamin Franklin was living in London. Together we will uncover the past and develop historical skills!

In this class, we’ll explore architectural styles and well-known architects from Georgian era. We’ll look at the design of Benjamin Franklin House and what makes it typical of the period. We’ll then have a go at designing our own Georgian façade!

Activity materials: paper, ruler, pencil

Most suitable for KS2 and KS3 (US Grades 2-8) but all ages welcome!

Watch the full class below: