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First World War | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. When war was declared in the summer of 1914, a wave of patriotic fervour encouraged young men to volunteer in their thousands. The scale of the warfare which they experienced, in what was to be called the ‘Great War’, was unprecedented. Trench warfare and new weapons such as poison gas, tanks and shells, meant that men were killed on an industrial scale. Women’s Land Army.
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Subjects | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Here we have put together documents which relate to subjects which cross more than one time period. They show how attitudes have changed to issues such as crime and child labour, how medical advice and treatments were not always effective, and how people have entertained themselves throughout history. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us.
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Famous people | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. In this section, we profile some of the people with a Shropshire connection who achieved prominence, either locally or nationally. Some were famous in their time but have since been forgotten; others, such as Charles Darwin, continue to be recognised figures. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us. Email: archives@shropshire.gov.uk.
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Victorians | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. White slavery in Shropshire. Maw & Co. tile designs. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us. Shropshire Archives, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AQ. Website: http:/ www.shropshirearchives.org.uk. Email: archives@shropshire.gov.uk.
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Second World War | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. The Second World War had an immediate impact on the civilian population. Preparations had been made for air raid precautions and the evacuation of children from large cities. Everyone had to observe the blackout, carry a gas mask and register for identity papers. Men between the ages of 18 and 41 were ‘called up’ to the armed forces. C 10,000 BP to 43AD.
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Sport and entertainment | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Throughout history people have found ways to entertain and enjoy themselves. The rich had more time and money to spend on expensive pastimes, but the poor would also take what enjoyment they could on holidays such as Christmas, at harvest festivals or at wakes and fairs. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us.
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Picture Packs from Shropshire Archives | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Picture Packs from Shropshire Archives. Document reference: Shropshire Archives picture pack. Picture pack from Shropshire Archives. The First World War. The Civil War in Shropshire. The Iron Bridge and Iron Industry. Back to previous page. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us. Shropshire Archives, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AQ.
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Health and medicine | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Keeping healthy has always been important. This was especially the case in the past when, if you were not well enough to work, your family might starve or become homeless. Medical treatments by professional doctors were not always effective and their time and prescriptions had to be paid for. Child mortality was high and effective treatments for epidemics such as cholera were unknown.
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Industrial Revolution | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. The strength of cast iron. Collapse of old St Chad’s. Plan of proposed route. C 10,000 BP to 43AD. For more information about our education packs, please contact us. Shropshire Archives, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AQ. Website: http:/ www.shropshirearchives.org.uk. Email: archives@shropshire.gov.uk.
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Children’s lives | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Children’s lives have changed substantially through different periods of history. Child mortality rates were high and the children from poor families were expected to work and contribute to their household income. The contrast between the lives of rich and poor could be dramatic. White slavery in Shropshire. Coton Hill School group. C 10,000 BP to 43AD.
