As Good Comma Classroom travelers make their way through the streets of England and Scotland, they step through history at every turn. We’ll highlight how the people, institutions, and ideas of these two countries have laid the foundation for Western civilization and free, prosperous societies. An up-close and personal exposure to this history is a critical experience for any leader.

 

A Few Must-See Locations:

  • ENGLAND:

    • The Jurors

    • Royal Air Force Memorial

    • Buckingham Palace

    • Salisbury Cathedral

    • Old Sarum

    • Stonehenge

    • Glastonbury Abbey

    • Bath, Somerset

    • Houses of Charles and John Wesley

    • University of Oxford

    • Warwick Castle

    • Stratford-upon-Avon

    • Churchill War Rooms

    • Westminster Abbey

    • British Museum

    • British Library

    • Tower of London

    • St. Paul’s Cathedral

    • Globe Theatre

  • SCOTLAND:

    • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    • Edinburgh Castle

    • St. Giles' Cathedral

    • John Knox House

    • The Real Mary King's Close

    • Arthur’s Seat

“The trip I took with the students to England and Scotland was what an educational trip should be. Amazing! As parents, we believe there’s no better way to learn about the people, history and cultures of the world than to actually experience them. It changes the way you think about and see the world. The Good Comma team created an exceptional, immersive, educational experience for the kids. They were incredibly well organized, and we have nothing but wonderful memories. It was a trip my daughter and I will never forget.”
— Shannon S.
 

Thematic Elements and Ideas:

  • Limited Government and Its Birthplace—The Magna Carta and common law

  • Religious Freedom and Revival—Purification of private worship and the public square

  • Reformation and Renaissance—Spiritual and cultural clashes and rebirth

  • The Roman Empire—–structural and democratic influence on Western civilization

  • World Wars I and II—The saving and shaping of nations and continents

  • Art and Architecture—History through the structures of palaces, castles, and cathedrals

  • Poetry and Literature—Notable writers, theologians, and musicians and the legacy of their works

  • Leadership over the Centuries—Prime Ministers, Royalty, and Kingmakers