Harriet Carr Schools

The custom of taking a Grand Tour of Europe began in the 17th century but became popular in the 18th century and continued until the advent of rail travel in the 1840s. It began as an extended educational rite of passage, often taking place over two or more years, for young men, and sometimes women, of wealthy families.

Below are a series of learning resources referencing art, culture, society, politics, conflict, and the dangers of travel through Europe during a period of war in the late 18th century. This includes documents about the French Revolutionary Wars, travel writing, and Pompeii. They are created from documents in the Carr-Ellison collection held at Northumberland Archives and include suggested activities for a range of subjects including STEM, literacy, arts, and humanities.

Resources are available to download in Word and PDF format.