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Stories in Stone - Shearbridge Road Mosque Case Study
Explore the story of a building through changes in its appearance and use over time.
Key Stage: 1, 2, 3
Subject: History
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How and Why Should We Celebrate VE Day?
Learn more about what VE Day was and why people celebrate it.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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What Can 1940s Aerial Photographs Tell Us about How the Second World War Impacted Our Local Area?
A guide giving a brief description and examples of, the different types of Second World War evidence found on 1940s aerial photographs.
Key Stage: 2, 3
Subject: History
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What makes a housing estate special?
This resource uses the John Laing Photographic Collection to help pupils explore their local built heritage.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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Rochdale Reimagined
Pupils become “honorary architects” and design something amazing, regenerating spaces to make their town centre a vibrant place for everyone to enjoy.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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What makes a place of worship worth exploring?
This resource is to help pupils explore their local built heritage focussing on the places of worship built by John Laing.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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Knowing Bradford: How can buildings tell a story?
Use of the historic built environment to demonstrate how pupils can learn about the social, economic, cultural and political history of Bradford.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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What were houses like in the Stone Age?
Use the resources with your pupils to help them find out more about Stone Age houses.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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What type of tools did people use in the Stone Age?
Use the resources with your pupils to help them find out more about Stone Age tools.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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How did Climate Change affect people in the Stone Age?
Use the resources with your pupils to help them find out more about Stone Age Climate Change.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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African Lives in Northern England: The stories of people of African descent who have lived and are living in Northern England
Stories of the many men and women of African descent who have visited and lived in villages and towns across the North East of England and Cumbria.
Key Stage: 2, 3
Subject: History
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Sir Titus Salt and Saltaire: Discovering a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Use these activities and resources to discover more about Sir Titus Salt and the importance of Saltaire in the Industrial Revolution.
Key Stage: 2, 3
Subject: History
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Platinum Jubilee Story Map
Understand more about the role of The Queen by exploring the Story Map of some of her visits to different places across England.
Key Stage: 1, 2
Subject: Geography, History
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What can the Beeline Heritage Trail tell us about the history and importance of Dewsbury?
By using the Beeline Heritage Trail pupils will discover some of the town’s most important historic buildings.
Key Stage: 2, 3
Subject: History
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Families of the Flax Mill: What can the census tell us about the lives of families who worked at the Shrewsbury flax mill in 1851?
Use primary evidence to discover what life was like in Victorian England.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: Geography, History
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How Did the Stockton and Darlington Change My Local Area and People’s Lives?
These teaching resources celebrate the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) on 27 September 1825.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: Geography, History
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What can the Huddersfield Heritage Mile tell us about the history and importance of Huddersfield?
By following the Huddersfield Heritage Mile pupils will discover some of the town’s most important historic buildings.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: Geography, History
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Can photographs tell us more about past coronations than paintings?
These resources will help pupils learn about British coronations, their significance and the changes in the ceremonies and celebrations since 1821.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: History
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How do historians use photos and paintings as historical evidence?
Resource to provide teachers with knowledge and understanding of how to use photos and paintings as historical evidence.
Key Stage: 2, 3
Subject: History
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How has Luton changed over time?
Through a series of five questions, pupils will learn how Luton has changed from prehistoric times to the present day.
Key Stage: 2
Subject: Geography, History