CHILDREN at Hatch Beauchamp School took a step back in time to learn all about the history of medicine.

The topic was kicked off with a Tudor medicine activity day to inspire them with a carousel of activities to take part in.

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They first learned about pomanders and made their own using herbs, spices and fragranced oils before then learning about the plague and how doctors wore masks to protect them.

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The children then had a go at being a doctor, prescribing herbs which could be used as medicines, before finding out about potions and investigated how lavender oil and rose water mixed with different substances.

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Head teacher Lisa Liza Mackay said the day had been informative and enjoyable.

“The children had a thoroughly exciting day and the classroom smelt beautiful by the end of the day,” she said.