Oldest Buildings in Blaenavon

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Research into the oldest buildings in Blaenavon - chapels ,cottages, ironworks etc.

Local school children research the oldest buildings in Blaenavon. Includes footage of chapels, St Peter's Church, the earliest working men's cottages still standing, Blaenavon Working Men's Hall, the library and the ironworks.
From: Coal Stories Blaenavon
First broadcast : 08 November 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9

Subject : History, Geography

Topic : Aspects of History of Wales and England

Keywords : Coal industry

Notes : Clip includes discussion of the types of buildings in industrial towns and their relationship to industry; can explore this in class. KS2 use.


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