PAST

Cornish Past - Sources.

(Fore Street Redruth)

How can we find out about the past?

• We can look at objects from the past.
  
• We can read information.
  
• Look at pictures.
  
• Visit places.
  

One great way of finding out about history is to speak to people.

Your independent learning task is this:

Interview one person who has lived in Cornwall for more than 20 years. The following questions may be helpful:

• Where - have you lived in Cornwall?
• What changes have you noticed the most?
• What things are better about living in Cornwall?
• What things are not as good about life in Cornwall?
  
• What are your favourite memories about living in Cornwall?
  

We will report back to each other in the last week of term.

Pointers:

• Ask your parents to help you find a contact - do not just speak to someone without letting your parents know.
  
• Remember to use your listening skills.
  
• Write the questions you wish to ask before interviewing the person (even if it is a relative).
  
• You may find it helpful to make a few notes.
  

While you are here, why not check out some further information about Cornwall's fantastic mining history?

The story of Cornish Mining: http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/story/story.htm
Places to visit to support your learning:http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/activities/activities.htm

Methodism in Cornwall: http://www.cornish-mining.org.uk/story/religion.htm
(this one is heavy going)

Why not leave a comment and tell us your own fondest memory of your time in Cornwall (I've left mine).