Heritage Resources

What was it like to live in Crewe in the past? 

These resource packs are crammed full of facts, images, maps and activities to find out more about Crewe’s heritage. Take a look to discover:

  • What it was like to live in a Railway Cottage in 1845
  • Why the Crewe Factory Girl started writing to the newspaper
  • What jobs women did during wartime
  • A hidden factory that helped win the Second World War
  • How life was different growing up in the 1960s

 

Who are they for?

These packs are for everyone!

Packs labelled “EYFS and KS1” are easy to read and have easier activities, while packs labelled “KS2 and beyond” have more information and more complex activities.  We have also included curriculum links at the bottom of the page for teachers who use the resources.

We hope you enjoy learning about Crewe’s past!

 

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downloadSarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages (EYFS and KS1)

downloadSarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages (KS2 and beyond)

downloadVIDEO: Sarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages

 

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downloadThe Crewe Factory Girl (EYFS and KS1)

downloadThe Crewe Factory Girl (KS2 and beyond)

downloadThe Crewe Factory Girl’s Letters Transcript

downloadVIDEO: The Crewe Factory Girl

 

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downloadCrewe Women at War (EYFS and KS1)

downloadCrewe Women at War (KS2 and beyond)

downloadVIDEO: Crewe Women at War

 

John Bunting image

downloadCrewe’s Shadow Factory (EYFS and KS1)

downloadCrewe’s Shadow Factory (KS2 and beyond)

downloadVIDEO: How Crewe helped win World War 2

 

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download1960s Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

download1960s Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

 

Remembrance in Crewe

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Find out more about Remembrance in Crewe and why it is important. Have a go at writing a Remembrance poem and making your own poppy badge and wreath.

downloadArmistice Service: Remembrance in Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

(Please note that the Armistice Service for schools referenced in this resource is to be attended by invitation only).

 

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

We celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by looking back at how Crewe has celebrated royal events.

 

Royal Celebrations in Crewe

downloadRoyal Celebrations in Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

downloadRoyal Celebrations in Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

downloadVIDEO RESOURCES

Princess Mary visits Crewe Memorial Hospital (1928) – British Pathe

 

King and Queen visit Crewe (1940) – British Pathe

 

Princess Margaret Visits Rolls Royce Factory at Crewe (1962) – British Pathe

 

Royal Gifts from Crewe

From cars and trains to Queen’s Park, Crewe has given some unusual gifts to mark royal occasions.  Explore how these gifts came about and the unusual features hidden inside them.

downloadRoyal Gifts from Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

downloadRoyal Gifts from Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

downloadVIDEO RESOURCES

Royal Gifts from Crewe – AP Archive

 

Teacher Curriculum Links

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