Bedfordshire Local History | Luton Through Time | Stone Age to the 21st Century

Download our pack today – it is completely FREE and with the wide range of activities inside, you are bound to find something suitable for your class. https://tpet.co.uk/downloads/luton-lo... Luton is steeped with deep and interesting history! Join us on a journey through time as we explore how Luton has transformed and developed over the centuries. In this video, we'll delve into key moments that have shaped Luton's history, starting with the Stone Age and Bronze Age, where we'll learn about the ancient tools and artifacts that have been found in the area. We'll then explore how Luton played a crucial role during the Iron Age, when the area was inhabited by the Catuvellauni tribe. Moving on to the Industrial Revolution, we'll explore how Luton became a hub for hat production and how this industry impacted the town's development. During World War 1 and 2, we'll discover how the people of Luton played their part in the war effort, including the production of military vehicles and munitions. Finally, we'll bring things up to the present day and explore how Luton has become a modern, diverse town with a thriving cultural scene. With engaging visuals and easy-to-follow narration, this video is the perfect tool to supplement your child's understanding of local history and inspire their curiosity about the world around them. Don't miss out on this exciting educational resource - watch our Luton Local History video today! Our Luton local history pack, produced in partnership with Historic England, includes everything that you need to complete a local history study in your school based on the development and changes within Luton! The pack is broken down into easy to follow folders so you can pick and choose which areas you wish to focus on with your class. We also provide an overarching teaching overview, so if you wanted to use the whole pack with your class, it could easily be included in your teaching and planning. The pack covers Luton through the ages, including: • Who were the first people to live in the Luton area • What impact did invaders have on the area of Luton • How did the industrial revolution change Luton • What part did Luton play in the World Wars • How has Luton changed since the World Wars Teacher’s Pet is proud to be working alongside Historic England, to allow teachers in and around Luton, to enjoy our range of Local History resources. Who are Historic England? Historic England protect, champion and save the places that define who we are and where we’ve come from as a nation. We care passionately about the stories they tell, the ideas they represent and the people who live, work and play among them. At Historic England Education we want every child to be inspired by their local heritage and every teacher to have brilliant resources to use inside and outside the classroom. Our Heritage Schools programme aims to help school children develop an understanding of their local heritage and its significance to make sure that: Children develop a sense of pride in where they live Children understand their local heritage and how it relates to the national story Teachers are more confident in making effective use of local heritage resources in delivering the curriculum Local historic context is embedded in the school’s curriculum Heritage providers are more connected to the needs of local schools Parents are engaged in their children’s learning Communities are more deeply involved in the life of the school 🐶 - WEBSITE: https://www.tpet.co.uk 📍 - Local History Hub: https://tpet.co.uk/local-history 🕹️ - ARCADE: https://www.tpet.co.uk/arcade 😃 - WELLBEING: https://tpet.co.uk/wellbeing-wednesday 👥 - FACEBOOK:   / teacherspetuk   🐦 - TWITTER:   / teacherspetuk   📸 - INSTAGRAM:   / tpetuk   0:23 Who were the first people to live in Luton? 0:55 What is Waulud’s Bank? 1:05 What did the Romans build in Luton? 1:24 What did the Saxons build in Luton? 1:41 What happened when the Vikings attacked Luton? 1:52 What was Luton like in the Middle Ages? 2:03 What was Luton like during the Industrial Revolution? 2:10 Why was Luton famous for hats? 2:21 What happened in Luton during World War 1? 2:34 How did Vauxhall help in World War 2? 2:57 How did Luton change after the wars? 3:23 What is Luton like today? #localhistory #lutontown #bedfordshire #stoneage #21stcentury