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Why the Bronze Age diet was more varied and sophisticated than we first thought A new study from the University...

Bath’s identity has been shaped by hot springs, architecture, and centuries of visitors. Its story begins in the Roman period,...

Preston’s development reflects the wider story of England’s industrial growth. Although settlement in the area dates back to Roman times,...

Truro’s history has been shaped by trade, religion, and regional identity. Although Cornwall has ancient origins, Truro developed most strongly...

Plymouth is a historic port city in Devon with a strong connection to exploration, naval power, and migration. Its natural...

Gloucester is one of England’s oldest cities, with a history shaped by Roman settlement, religious importance, and strategic location. Founded...

When your colleagues, who have to master 11 subjects after all , feel that they need a few pointers to...

Chester is one of England’s best-preserved historic cities, with a past that stretches back almost 2,000 years so makes a...

Leeds’  history has been shaped by trade, industry, and urban growth so makes a brilliant study linked to the Victorian...

As you know there was a curriculum and assessment review in November and the government accepted its recommendations relating to...

Above all, studying Leicester provides brilliant opportunities to look at diversity. Ethnic groups make up the majority of the population...

York is one of the oldest and most historically important cities in the United Kingdom. Its history stretches back nearly...

As you will know from the headlines of the government’s recent curriculum review among the changes being recommended concerns local...

Whilst the activities you choose to use in your local history study will very much depend on the nature of...

So, where do we start if we haven’t a clue about Local History? Unlike all other areas of study Local...

Plotting your choice, and sequence, of topics at KS1 is much more difficult than many people imagine. And you can’t...

Exeter is one of the oldest cities in England, with a history shaped by Roman rule, religion, trade, and regional...

Teaching about interpretations in history is one of the hardest challenges KS2 teachers will face. When pupils are searching for...

Sunderland is a city on the north-east coast of England whose history has been shaped by the sea, industry, and...

Portsmouth is a historic port city on the south coast of England whose identity has long been shaped by the...

‘Low floor-high ceiling’: From short jogs to full marathon Without wanting to do anything that runs counter to your school’s...

Bournemouth is an influential coastal town known for its strategic location, natural environment, and contribution to learning and innovation. Established...

Edinburgh is an influential city because it has long been a place where ideas grow and important decisions are made....

Brighton is an influential seaside city known for its creativity, diversity and bold ideas. It grew as a popular resort...

London is an influential city because it has been a centre of power, ideas and culture for hundreds of years....

Cardiff is an influential capital city where ideas, leadership and culture meet. It grew from a small town into a...

Belfast is an influential city because it is a place of building, learning and big change. It grew quickly as...

Sheffield is a city of makers, famous for “steel and skill.” For a long time, hot furnaces and busy workshops...

Bristol is an influential city in the South West of England because it has been an important place for travel,...

Nottingham is an influential city in England because it has inspired important ideas, stories and people for centuries. It is...