Significant people – North West of England
Preston – significant people and events
Preston’s development reflects the wider story of England’s industrial growth. Although settlement in the area dates back to Roman times, Preston first became important in the Middle Ages as a…
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Chester – significant people and events
Chester is one of England’s best-preserved historic cities, with a past that stretches back almost 2,000 years so makes a wonderful local study with the advantage of linking to any…
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Liverpool – significant people and events
Liverpool is one of Britain’s most influential cities because its port is connected the country to the wider world and has brought new ideas, people and goods into the city…
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Manchester – significant people and events
Historically significant people associated with the city of Manchester and surrounding area. Manchester is one of Britain’s most historically influential cities: a place where new ideas, new machines, and new…
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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.