What
is History?
Designed to act as introduction to the study of history at secondary
school, this resource includes sections on timelines, different
types of source material, anachronisms and bias.
Population
and urbanisation: the impact of the Industrial Revolution
This investigation focuses on the development of a small town
in Co. Durham to demonstrate the impact of industrialisation
in the 19th century.
Crime
and Punishment in Durham, 1750-1900
Using examples from Durham, this resource looks at the nature
of crime, the purpose of punishment and the work of prison reformers.
How
did so many Africans become slaves?
Using printed and manuscript material dating from the 18th and
19th centuries, this resource looks at the ways by which Africans
were enslaved and the reasons for that enslavement.
Does
the 'Middle Passage' deserve its awful reputation?
The transatlantic crossing was described as 'agonising and insufferable'.
How true was this?
What
was slave life like?
This resource considers the life of slaves and asks whether
Booker T Washington's description of life as "miserable,
desolate and discouraging" is accurate.
The
struggle to end slavery
Find out what people who supported slavery thought and what
motivated the anti-slavery campaigners to agitate for an end
to slavery in the 19th century.
What
was it really like to fight in the First World War? Since
the 1960s the emphasis has been on the awful conditions, the
terrible casualty rates and on the stupidity and cowardice of
the 'butchering and bungling' generals. But what was it really
like for the men on the Western Front?
What
was it like to fight in the Battle of the Somme? Some personal
experiences. Everyone has heard of the Somme but what was
it like to take part. Find out more by looking at these differing
accounts.
What
was trench warfare? Trench warfare has become synonymous
with the First World War but what was it really like and why
did it become so predominant? Find out more about the theory
and the reality of trench warfare.
What
impact did new technology have on the War? The First World
War witnessed many new technological developments such as the
use of aircraft, developments in artillery techniques, changes
in methods of communication and the use of gas. This resource
looks at these developments and asks what impact they had.
Why
did it take so long for cremation to become acceptable?
Using material from the Cremation Society Archive, this resource
focuses on people's beliefs about the Resurrection and life
after death.
