What is the history of London?
In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in discovering how the city of London was founded, and looking at the three main different groups that settled in London. We then learn about how London was almost destroyed twice! We will create a timeline of our learning so that we can easily see the changes that took place in London over time.
What is the history of London?
In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in discovering how the city of London was founded, and looking at the three main different groups that settled in London. We then learn about how London was almost destroyed twice! We will create a timeline of our learning so that we can easily see the changes that took place in London over time.
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Key learning points
- Who the Romans were (sailed across to Britain 2000 years ago, built a city called Londinium, built a wall around it to protect them, built markets, roads, canals and government buildings)
- Who the Anglo-Saxons were (7 Kingdoms, Viking invasions, King Alfred recaptured London, he created laws, armies and began trading things for money)
- Who the Normans were (built castles like Windsor Castle and the Tower of London)
- Explain the circumstances of the Second World War
- Review photos and eyewitness accounts
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