Bonfire Night and the Great Fire of London

In this unit, the children will explore two very different events within the Stuart period. First, the children will investigate the events of the Gunpowder Plot which led to Bonfire Night being introduced into the UK calendar, with opportunities provided for families to recount their Bonfire Night experiences. Next, they will study the Great Fire of London, and decide whether or not it improved London for those living there. They will learn to interpret evidence from the time and afterwards, examining whether the sources are reliable. 

How can parents / carers support learning at home?

• Experience bonfire night by either attending an organised event or from your home. Talk about what it is like for you.
• If you can visit London, visit the Houses of Parliament and the Museum of London.
• Visit Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum in Bolton. Here you can enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts, learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton and discover all about life in Stuart and Tudor times. The rooms have been accurately refurbished to retain their homely atmosphere.

   

Celebration of Learning

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