National Curriculum Key Stage 2

These resources have been developed for use with Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. This means that the resources are suitable for use by 7-11 year olds in years 3,4,5 and 6 at school.

Acton Scott interactive map

Milkmaids (image) [+]
Milkmaids

Key Stage 1/2

This is an invaluable resource to make use of before and after visits to Acton Scott Working Farm Museum. Attached to a “hotspotted” aerial view of the farm are old photographs and audio memories of farming (forthcoming) in Shropshire in the early 20th Century. There will also be films of activities, such as dairying, at the museum so that pupils and teachers will be able to revisit scenes they will have seen on their trip and also see activities that were not exhibited when they were there.

To access these resources click on "Acton Scott and Shropshire's Farming History Interactive map" on the side menu bar on this page.

Everyday life in Tudor Shrewsbury interactive map and town trail

Reconstruction of Shrewsbury Abbey (image) [+]
Reconstruction of Shrewsbury Abbey c1630

Key Stage 2

A highly detailed bird’s eye view of Shrewsbury c1630 is the starting point for a look at a wealth of resources linked to the Tudor and Stuart town. Contrasts between rich and poor, leisure, markets and trade, government, defence and religion are explored in detail with large numbers of related images. Pupils can also look at “Days in the life of Tudor Shrewsbury” through the eyes of key individuals such as a maidservant, merchant, preacher and lawyer, all based on real historic characters. This is a major resource which can support an in-depth study of a Tudor and Stuart town.
A downloadable town trail with supporting activities is also provided to allow pupils to compare the modern and Tudor town in an educational trip to Shrewsbury.
Information is also provided on the process by which the map was created. This is a valuable resource that could be used to exemplify how the interpretation of source materials can be studied.

To access these resources either click on "Tudor and Stuart Shrewsbury: An interactive map resource for schools" or "Shrewsbury Tudor Town Trail: Advice for teachers" on the side menu bar on this page. For many extra images of the buildings of Tudor and Stuart Shrewsbury click on "Reconstruction and interactive maps of Shrewsbury c1630".

Llanymynech Heritage Area education trail

Limestone at Llanymynech (small image) [+]
Limestone at Llanymynech

Key Stage 2

Llanymynech is one of Shropshire's most interesting industrial heritage sites with a wealth of remains of the once important lime industry. Tour guides can be provided for school parties and there will soon be an education room. A school visit is enhanced by a downloadable heritage trail for Key stage 2 pupils that offers a great variety of support exercises to complete during a tour of the site or on return to the classroom. There is also an interactive map of Llanymynech Heritage Area showing sites of interest.

To access these resources click on "Llanymynech Heritage Area trail: Advice for teachers" on the side menu bar on this page.


For further information about either the education trail or guided tours of Llanymynech Heritage Area contact:
Peter Dunhill
Tel: (01691) 624448
e-mail: [email protected]

Acton Scott Schools Programme

Key Stage 1/2

An exciting range of activities for school parties visiting Acton Scott Historic Working Farm. Learn the truth about the houses built by the three little pigs – which one really would have been the strongest? Find out about the “Class of ‘81”, with a look at the children who went to school in Acton Scott at the time of the 1881 census and much more...

To access information about these school sessions click on "Acton Scott Schools Programme" on the side menu bar on this page.