Past Alive
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Past Alive
2 Forfar St, Northampton
# Past Alive
Past Alive is a Northampton-based living history company that specialises in bringing historical periods vividly to life through immersive educational experiences. With over 40 years of experimental archaeology expertise, the company works across multiple disciplines and historical eras, from ancient civilizations to the Victorian period and Civil War.
The business primarily serves schools and educational institutions, delivering interactive presentations and workshops that transform how students engage with history. They work with museums, film productions, and offer consultancy services to heritage organisations. Their approach fundamentally differs from traditional classroom learning—they believe history education must be engaging and fun to be truly effective.
What sets Past Alive apart is their depth of hands-on experience. The team doesn't simply dress up and recite facts; they've sailed ancient warships, constructed and lived in period dwellings, created authentic weapons and tools, and mastered the material culture of multiple eras. This practical, experimental knowledge creates genuinely immersive experiences that leave lasting impressions on learners.
Their team comprises highly skilled specialist historical interpreters who tailor experiences to local contexts, connecting historical periods to world events. Recent additions include their YouTube channel, "Historical Flea-Trap," featuring Professor Parish examining curious historical objects, signalling their expansion into digital educational content. With testimonials highlighting transformative learning experiences, Past Alive demonstrates that rigorous historical interpretation and entertainment aren't mutually exclusive—they're essential to effective education.
Past Alive is a Northampton-based living history company that specialises in bringing historical periods vividly to life through immersive educational experiences. With over 40 years of experimental archaeology expertise, the company works across multiple disciplines and historical eras, from ancient civilizations to the Victorian period and Civil War.
The business primarily serves schools and educational institutions, delivering interactive presentations and workshops that transform how students engage with history. They work with museums, film productions, and offer consultancy services to heritage organisations. Their approach fundamentally differs from traditional classroom learning—they believe history education must be engaging and fun to be truly effective.
What sets Past Alive apart is their depth of hands-on experience. The team doesn't simply dress up and recite facts; they've sailed ancient warships, constructed and lived in period dwellings, created authentic weapons and tools, and mastered the material culture of multiple eras. This practical, experimental knowledge creates genuinely immersive experiences that leave lasting impressions on learners.
Their team comprises highly skilled specialist historical interpreters who tailor experiences to local contexts, connecting historical periods to world events. Recent additions include their YouTube channel, "Historical Flea-Trap," featuring Professor Parish examining curious historical objects, signalling their expansion into digital educational content. With testimonials highlighting transformative learning experiences, Past Alive demonstrates that rigorous historical interpretation and entertainment aren't mutually exclusive—they're essential to effective education.
Services offered
School presentations and workshopsMuseum consultancyFilm and television historical advisoryLiving history demonstrationsExperimental archaeology activitiesEducational activity weeksOnline historical content creationHands-on tool and weapon workshops