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Ipswich is one of England’s oldest continuously inhabited towns, with a history shaped by trade, craftsmanship, and maritime connections. Settlement...

As a coastal city Swansea’s  history has been shaped by trade, industry, and its role as a gateway between Wales...

Stoke-on-Trent’s history is closely linked to pottery, industry, and the development of modern manufacturing. The city was formed from six...

1.There seems to be a commitment from the DfE to ensure that the revised National Curriculum is not significantly different...

By way of celebrating local history month in May we are offering you top 10 resources you can’t afford to...

Cambridge is obviously best known for its role in education, learning, and intellectual life. Although settlement in the area dates...

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...