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A History of York in Maps
New for helping students to learn about the history of York: A History of York in Maps. In this G-drive folder you will find a history of York in several parts using the maps of the British Historic Towns Atlasvol 5 on York. This brilliant interpretation with maps and a gazetteer was finally completed in 2015 … Continue reading A History of York in Maps
WW1 at Home
Hugh Richards has shared this PPT used by the Huntington School History department. Nice local history connection to the wider topic for York teachers re World War One. The War at Home
York in 14 life stories – online teaching resource
This is a history of York in 14 life stories that is designed for students working away from school. The lives of 14 people across the ages are used to help students learn about York and the wider world. The whole activity is very large. It can be done in sections. Each life story is … Continue reading York in 14 life stories – online teaching resource
Turning the world upside down: teaching the 17th century so that all voices are heard
This is where we will post the first person 17th Century Stories over the next couple of months. Mary Belasye, Countess Falconberg Isaac Newton More coming soon!!! If you are interested in other sets of first person resources, there are some from 1945-49 available here: historiana.eu
