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    • Life in Ashington c.1900 (Key Stage 2)
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Activities for Pupils

Lesson 1 - Census

What can we find out from the census?

Lessons 2 & 3 - Maps

How did Ashington change between 1890 & 1920?

Lesson 4 - Photographs

What was life like for children in Ashington in 1900?

Lesson 5 - Diary

Write a diary for a child living in Ashington in 1900.