What has changed in the history of Handsworth Road and why?

Target age range: Key Stage 2

This is a six-week study of a local main road that is very close to the author’s school. It includes several sources, such as maps, trade directories, photographs, built environment, a local walk and newspaper clippings. The enquiry is arranged into six sub-enquiry questions. The aim of the enquiry is for the children to develop an understanding of the significance of the history of their immediate local area. The enquiry is aimed at Year 4 children but could work equally well in any year group in Key Stage 2. It covers the National Curriculum objective of a local history study with a focus on the significance of the local area and the change and continuity within it.

Particular thanks to Sheffield Archives, Picture Sheffield, and Alan Godfrey Maps for their permission to reproduce images and sources in these resources.

This resource was written by David Fernley.

Every effort has been made to trace all image copyright holders for these resources, although occasionally it has not been possible. Please contact Maheema Chanrai at maheema.chanrai@history.org.uk with any queries regarding image use or copyright.

Attached files:

• Teacher notes and guidance
  507 KB PDF document
• PowerPoint - What has changed in the history of Handsworth Road and why?
  17.72 MB Powerpoint presentation
• Knowledge Organiser - What has changed in the history of Handsworth Road and why?
  476.4 KB Word document
• Lesson 1 - Activity Map
  760.9 KB Word document
• Lesson 2 - Historic Maps
  1016.9 KB PDF document
• Lesson 3 - 1879 Trade Directory
  230.6 KB PDF document
• Lesson 3 - Handsworth Road Historic Pictures
  1.88 MB PDF document
• Lesson 3 - Tally Chart Activity
  20.8 KB Word document
• Lesson 5 - St Mary's Church Brochure
  43.99 MB PDF document
• Lesson 5 - St Mary's Church Record Photos
  43.26 MB Zip file
• End of unit quiz - What has changed in the history of Handsworth Road and why?
  352.4 KB Word document