History

In our school, the history curriculum aims to inspire curiosity and develop a desire to never stop wanting to find out more. Young people need a sense of history in order to understand themselves, their identity and the world around them. They need to be able to ask questions and evaluate the answers they receive – never settling for a shallow answer and pushing for a deeper explanation that will enhance their understanding of the world around them. (See our History Curriculum Document for more detail)

History Learning in our School

Key History Curriculum Documents

Recommended Reads

History in our local area:

There are also lots of museums and places of interest to visit near by to find out more about the history of Herefordshire and the neighbouring county of Gloucestershire. Here are just a few suggestions:

Hereford Cathedral and the Mappa Mundi – See the largest medieval map of the world thought to be drawn around 1300AD
Goodrich Castle, Goodrich – Find out about one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles
Offa’s Dyke – Walk along the massive earthwork built in 757-796AD by Offa, King of the Mercians as a defensive barrier to keep out the Welsh
Hereford Museum – Look at the artefacts collected from within the county
The Black and White House Museum, Hereford – Go inside the C17th building which is now surrounded by the commercial centre of the city
The Waterworks Museum - Learn about Herefordshire’s Victorian pumping works
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum – Find out about the soldiers from Gloucestershire who fought over the last 300 years
Dean Heritage Centre – Discover the unique history and heritage of the Forest of Dean
Clearwell Caves – Explore the incredible natural cave system which was mined for iron for more than 4,500 years
Gloucester Waterways Museum - Learn about the history of the docks and the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal