Local History and National Events
Connecting the specific history of our local site to broader events and trends in British history since 1066.
Key Questions
- Explain how events like the Norman Conquest or the Industrial Revolution affected our local area.
- Analyze how our local site reflects wider patterns in British history.
- Compare the experiences of people in our local area to those in other parts of Britain during key historical periods.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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