Strand: My Locality
Strand Unit: My Locality throughout the ages
study a period or periods in the history of the town, parish or county
become familiar
with important events in the history of the locality,
setting local figures or events
in the national and international context where relevant. In addition to the developments suggested for this unit in third and fourth classes, suitable subjects might include
- origins of place names
- local battles
- changes in land settlement or use
- changing farming practices
- significant events in the economic life of the area
- impact of changes in services and sanitation
- patterns of relationships between towns and their surrounding areas