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

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

• Crewe’s part in the Industrial Revolution
• What Crewe was like during the Second World War
• How migration to and from Crewe, has shaped the town
• 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
• 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 for teachers who use the resources.

We hope you enjoy learning about Crewe’s past!

Significant Historical Places in Crewe: Crewe Works (EYFS and KS1)

Industrial Revolution in Crewe: Crewe Works Information (KS2 and beyond)

Industrial Revolution in Crewe: Crewe Works Investigations (KS2 and beyond)

Past vs Present: Crewe Works Resource

Crewe during the Second World War (KS2 and beyond)

Migration to Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

Sarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages (EYFS and KS1)

Sarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages (KS2 and beyond)

VIDEO: Sarah Maddocks & the Railway Cottages

The Crewe Factory Girl (EYFS and KS1)

The Crewe Factory Girl (KS2 and beyond)

The Crewe Factory Girl’s Letters Transcript

VIDEO: The Crewe Factory Girl

Crewe Women at War (EYFS and KS1)

Crewe Women at War (KS2 and beyond)

VIDEO: Crewe Women at War

Crewe’s Shadow Factory (EYFS and KS1)

Crewe’s Shadow Factory (KS2 and beyond)

VIDEO: How Crewe helped win World War 2

1960s Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

1960s Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

Remembrance in Crewe

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.

Remembrance in Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

All schools within the Crewe town boundary are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service.

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 (EYFS and KS1)

Royal Celebrations in Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

VIDEO 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

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.

Royal Gifts from Crewe (EYFS and KS1)

Royal Gifts from Crewe (KS2 and beyond)

VIDEO RESOURCES

Royal Gifts from Crewe – AP Archive

Teacher Curriculum Links