Glamorgan Archives: From the Collieries to Cardiff Docks

Description

Discover more about coal; where did it come from? How was it used? Where did it go? Learn how Welsh coal powered the world and explore how it was exported via Cardiff Docks.

This resource was created by the Glamorgan Archives using sources including maps, photographs, census returns, trade directories, shipping records and much more. The teachers’ notes were written for Progression Step 3, however the resource contains fascinating source material and ideas that could be adapted for Progression Step 4 and 5 learners.

Curriculum for Wales

Humanities, Languages, Literacy and Communication

Age: 8-16 / Progression Step: 3, 4 & 5

Learning Activity Pack

This resource provides learning activities for your students. It is one of a series of 6 resources from the Glamorgan archives using primary source material from their archives.