Explore the heritage of Old Northfield from the comfort of home, or school, by downloading a virtual tour - suitable for pupils at Key Stage One and Two, families and home learners. Delve deeper with these specially designed active learning resources: they look at places and people in more detail and have something for everyone!
Home is Where the Arch is
First display in Northfield - That's my brick! The first public display of the arch in Northfield - YouTube
A community tapestry stitch & heritage project for Northfield NOW displayed in Church - more information https://youtu.be/lF3N-gKh5sk
The magazine detailing all the tapestry pieces can be seen here https://woollymammothstitch.works/home-is-where-the-arch-is-northfield-revealed/
ONLINE free tour of the heritage of Northfield which is inspiring the Tapestry: https://youtu.be/ini_cilO0Y8
Download the information leaflet here and watch the explanatory video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW5hWgocPGw
Northfield Heritage Trails
Download our leaflet of the two Heritage Trails walking you through the history of Northfield
Northfield Revealed Family Walking Trail
For those of you enjoying your daily exercise in and around Old Northfield, use this easy to follow trail to find out more about the history of Old Northfield Village.
It can be viewed on screen or printed at home.
Remember to maintain social distancing measures and share your response by using #NorthfieldRevealed
Revisit to check your answers below!
- The suffragette activity in Northfield,
- the role of the pound,
- the glacial erratic,
- nailmaking,
- houses & homes,
- the churchyard.
Home is Where the Arch is
First display in Northfield - That's my brick! The first public display of the arch in Northfield - YouTube
A community tapestry stitch & heritage project for Northfield NOW displayed in Church - more information https://youtu.be/lF3N-gKh5sk
The magazine detailing all the tapestry pieces can be seen here https://woollymammothstitch.works/home-is-where-the-arch-is-northfield-revealed/
ONLINE free tour of the heritage of Northfield which is inspiring the Tapestry: https://youtu.be/ini_cilO0Y8
Download the information leaflet here and watch the explanatory video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW5hWgocPGw
Northfield Heritage Trails
Download our leaflet of the two Heritage Trails walking you through the history of Northfield
Northfield Revealed Family Walking Trail
For those of you enjoying your daily exercise in and around Old Northfield, use this easy to follow trail to find out more about the history of Old Northfield Village.
It can be viewed on screen or printed at home.
Remember to maintain social distancing measures and share your response by using #NorthfieldRevealed
Revisit to check your answers below!
St Laurence Church has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for the Northfield Revealed project.
Northfield Revealed Family Walking Trail answers:
1. 1914 3. 160 km 4. Because of the stone 5. 1750 A or F W 6. 100 7. arch triangle square rhombus rectangle 8. End of World War I
Please contact the Parish Office (enquiries@saintlaurence.info) if you require any of the Northfield Revealed materials in accessible formats
St Laurence Church - corner of Rectory Road, Church Road
& Church Hill, Northfield, Birmingham
Postal address: c/o St Laurence Pastoral Centre, 173 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2LX
Car-free travel directions can be found on the
Good Journey web site
We are proud to have been awarded our Bronze Eco Church award
& Church Hill, Northfield, Birmingham
Postal address: c/o St Laurence Pastoral Centre, 173 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2LX
Car-free travel directions can be found on the
Good Journey web site
We are proud to have been awarded our Bronze Eco Church award
