The set of weaving tools
Bone needle
A bone needle from Little Woodbury in Wiltshire.
Weaving comb
A weaving comb made of bone from Danebury in Hampshire.
Weaving sword
A weaving sword made of a red deer foot bone in the Museum of London.
© Museum of London
Traces of clothing
Corroded iron with traces of clothing found in a grave in Burton Flemming, east Yorkshire.
Iron Age image bank
Source: britishmuseum.org
An image bank about the people of Iron Age Britain on the British Museum website.
Visit the site http://www.britishmuseum.org/learning/schools_and_teachers/resources/all_resources-1/iron_age_people.aspxAppearance of Celts
Source: bbc.co.uk
Video from BBC Class Clips about the appearance of Celts (close neighbours of the Britons) as described by Greek writers.
Watch this video on bbc.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-celts/7103.html
Iron Age weaving
Source: bbc.co.uk
Link to an online game from BBC Wales about Iron Age weaving.
Visit the site http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pe_prb/b/bone_needle.aspxUsing a drop-spindle
Source: nts.org.uk
Video on YouTube from the National Trust for Scotland about using a drop-spindle.
Watch this video on YouTube.co.uk http://youtu.be/bKAJTKvl0nE
Using a weaving sword
Source: timemaps.net
Video showing the use of a weaving sword on an upright loom. Start at 2:00.
Watch this video on YouTube.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ter3X846A6M
Outside the classroom
The Ancient Technology Centre, Dorset
Source: ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk
Visit the site http://www.ancienttechnologycentre.co.uk/dayvisits.htmlButser Ancient Farm, Hampshire
Source: butserancientfarm.co.uk
Visit the site http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/schools/Ryedale Folk Museum
Source: ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk
Visit the site http://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/learning/British Museum
Source: britishmuseum.org
Visit the site http://www.britishmuseum.org/visiting/school_visits.aspx