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Archives Alive resources

Archives Alive is a set of free, online interactive education resources. They use our unique primary resources to provide fun and relevant education activities suitable for Key Stages 3-5.

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The British Civil Wars

Learn about the causes and events of the civil wars that took place throughout Britain in the mid-17th century. **history** ##ks3##

Cholera

Explore the first terrifying outbreak of cholera in Gateshead / Newcastle in 1831-2. **history,biology,science** ##ks3##

Health and the People

Discover the history of renaissance medicine aimed at GCSE History students. **history** ##ks4##

History of Coal Mining

Take a step back in time and explore the history of mining. **history,english** ##ks3##

Crime and Punishment

Learn about crime and punishment in nineteenth-century Britain using primary sources. **history** ##ks3##

Disease and Death

Use primary sources to find out how living conditions in 19th-century Britain impacted on people’s health. **history** ##ks3##

Civil Rights in the USA

Learn about the role of photography in the Civil Rights Movement. **history** ##ks5##

Debating for A-Level Students

Discover how to prepare for and hold a classroom debate. ##ks5##

WWI: A 'Local Tommy'

Find out what it was like to be a First World War soldier using the archive of Thomas Baker Brown, a soldier from North Shields. **history,english,music,drama,art** ##ks3##

WWI: The War in the Air

Find out what it was like to be a First World War pilot and have a go at building your own model aeroplane. **history,design,technology** ##ks3##

Amazing Archives

Find out about some of the amazing items in Newcastle University Library's Special Collections and Archives. **history,all** ##ks3##

Collections Captured

Access original, authentic historical sources from local archives. **history,all** ##ks3,ks4,ks5##

Get Creative

Have a go at some fun, creative activities inspired by our Special Collections and Archives. **Art,Science,All** ##ks3##

Politics and Power in the 17th Century

Explore politics and power in the 17th Century through primary sources. **History,Politics** ##ks5##

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