On Thursday 20th June, LC2 students travelled up to Birmingham to visit the Black Country Living Museum. This visit supported their recent study of Industrial Britain, including the growth of industries such as mining and manufacturing, and the living conditions of the workers.
It was a beautiful day as we made our way through all the museum’s sights, and the students were able to see first-hand how the Black Country would have looked during the 1800s. Our tour guides were fantastically knowledgeable, and everyone came away having learned something new (even the teachers!).
The students had the opportunity to explore tenement houses and see the living conditions experienced by the workers who built modern Britain, to understand how canals became the arteries of the Industrial Revolution and how iron chain was made with a live demonstration from the experts.
We were also given the chance to visit the coal mines and encounter some of the difficult conditions faced by the miners. The highlight, however, was a firm toss-up between the traditional beef-dripping fish and chips and the historical sweet shop – both very popular with the students! Everyone had a fantastic day out.
Miss Lowsley, Teacher of History and Politics
