Significant people – Midlands of England
Stoke on Trent – significant people and events
Stoke-on-Trent’s history is closely linked to pottery, industry, and the development of modern manufacturing. The city was formed from six towns—Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton, and Longton—collectively known as “The…
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Leicester – significant people and events (Case study)
Above all, studying Leicester provides brilliant opportunities to look at diversity. Ethnic groups make up the majority of the population in Leicester so it makes perfect sense to focus on…
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Nottingham – significant people and events
Nottingham is an influential city in England because it has inspired important ideas, stories and people for centuries. It is famous for the legend of Robin Hood, which reminds us…
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Birmingham – significant people and events
Birmingham is one of Britain’s most influential cities because it has helped shape big ideas and important people. In the past, it grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution, when inventors,…
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Coventry – significant people and events
Coventry’s history reflects some of the most important changes in British life. In the Middle Ages, Coventry grew rich through cloth and textile production, becoming one of England’s leading cities….
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All content on Keystage history is written and quality assured by Neil Thompson, a former history teacher, county history adviser and Ofsted inspector with more than 30 years’ experience in history education.