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Lesson plan 4

Creating a timeline
By Tim Coxon and Emma Hearn

The children create a timeline for Muriel's life. What important events and changes might she have seen? They learn what we actually know about Muriel from census records, and see a photo of her in old age.

Resources available

About Muriel Jervis (background information)
Muriel's letter (page 1 and 2)
Muriel's letter (envelope)
Map of Brighton in 1890
Postcards of York Road and Western Road

You can preview these resources in the Resources section. To download high-resolution copies, see below.

Learning intention

  • To use and investigate a primary source
  • To ask and answer questions, using evidence from a range of sources
  • To use a range of sources to build empathy and understanding of an era

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    Information about Muriel's life, letter, envelope, old map, old postcards (zip file)

    This page was added on 28/01/2009.

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