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Medieval | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. Amongst the many thousands of medieval documents which survive at Shropshire Archives, many relate to the property and legal transactions of the rich. But there are also some which give us clues about the lives of ordinary people. These can give us details about the jobs people did and the food they ate. Agreement concerning the office of thresher. Shrewsbury charter, 1389.
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Roman | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. It is from the Roman period that some written records survive in Shropshire in the form of inscriptions. One from the entrance to the forum is in honour of the Emperor Hadrian, but others from grave stones tell us about ordinary soldiers. The ‘Old Work’, Wroxeter. Roman Baths, Wroxeter. Roman mosaic at Lea. Tombstone of a soldier. Roman plaster, Acton Scott. C 10,000 BP to 43AD.
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Anglo-Saxon | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. The period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Norman invasion is often referred to as the dark ages . Stories and poems of warrior kings and heroic battles blur with histories such as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. The Berth, Baschurch. 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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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.
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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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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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Pre-history | shropshirearchivezone.org.uk
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Education resources from Shropshire Archives. Discovering Shropshire’s History. Shropshire Archives Online Catalogue. During the Iron Age, hill forts were constructed. These impressive defences show considerable organisation and still dominate the landscape today. 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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Useful Links : Dawley Heritage
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Wrekin Local Studies Forum - Take a look. British History Online - Take a look. Cannock Chase Mining Historical Society - Take a look. Clear Design Consultancy Ltd - Take a look. Dawley Hamlets Parish Council - Take a look. Discovering Shropshire History - Take a look. Great Dawley Parish Council - Take a look. Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust - Take a look. Secret Shropshire - Take a look. Shropshire Archives - Take a look. Shropshire Routes to Roots - Take a look. Shropshire Museum Service - Take a look.