Request For Old Anecdotes And Memories

[Ms Hair]

I would like to give some 8 and 9 year olds a really good insight into what Bedlington used to be like. I've found lots of old photos but would love some memories and anecdotes to go with them. I'm thinking about basing it around the themes of

- Schools.

- Work (Furness bank, old ironworks,The pit(s.)

- Transport.

- Shops.

- Things to do (Humford baths.The miners picnics etc..)

I'm not looking at any particular era just keeping it nice and simple as they are only 8.

[Ms Hair]

I would like to give some 8 and 9 year olds a really good insight into what Bedlington used to be like. I've found lots of old photos but would love some memories and anecdotes to go with them. I'm thinking about basing it around the themes of

- Schools.

- Work (Furness bank, old ironworks,The pit(s.)

- Transport.

- Shops.

- Things to do (Humford baths.The miners picnics etc..)

I'm not looking at any particular era just keeping it nice and simple as they are only 8.

[Ms Hair]

Well the lesson is tomorrow so thanks for your help guys. Hmph.

[Symptoms]

Naughty, naughty Ms Hair, what'll Ofsted say about leaving your lesson preparation so late? National Curriculum, Schemes of Work, etc., are supposed to 'button-down' (restrict!) your freedom to do this sort of thing ... you should have had this lesson planned months ago! There's no place to do anything spontaneously.

[Ms Hair]

Just to report the kids absolutely loved talking about Bedlington and seeing old pictures. They could not believe there was a swimming pool! They provided the anecdotes and stories after talking to relatives. Ofsted would've loved it!