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Magna Carta

Things to Do

A few fun suggestions…

  • Learn calligraphy - and send us the results here

  • Make your own "parchment" by soaking paper in strong tea or coffee before drying - or leave it on the back window of a car for a month or two! If you iron it carefully it will stiffen and go crackly.

  • Create an individual wax seal - you can buy kits in arts and crafts shops.

  • Learn Latin! Or read a new translation of the Magna Carta text. Click here to read a translation from 2001