History

Abolition of slavery

Abolition of slavery

Exploring the history of slavery and its abolition on the 200th anniversary of the passing of the Act to abolish the Slave Trade in Britain in 1807.

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Exploring Elizabeth I

Exploring Elizabeth I

A collaboration between teachers working with children with severe and complex communication disabilities and the Gallery.

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Great Fire of London

Great Fire of LondonA resource on the Great Fire of London, using artefacts and original documents, for Key Stage pupils and their teachers.

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Quizzes

NPG 5489 - © National Portrait Gallery, LondonDecide who said what in two quizzes based around Shakespeare's plays and amongst people arguing for and against women's rights.

Shakespeare quiz Votes for women quiz

Charles II and the Oak Tree

Charles II and the Oak Tree

An interactive storybook for children aged 6 and 7 to read.

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Mary Seacole

Mary Seacole

The fascinating story behind the portrait of this famous nurse, adventurer and writer.

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