Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales

History

Scotland, England and Robert the Bruce

Robert the Bruce and the spider

Aethelflaed, Lady of Mercia

Aethelflaed and the bones of Saint Oswald

Wales, England and Owain Glyndwr

In ‘Traditional stories: what do they tell us about the distant past?’ pupils move to the distant past in order to start building their chronological framework by hearing traditional historical stories. In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils develop this framework further by studying a theme that can introduce change and continuity across a long time span.

In ‘Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?’ pupils built on another aspect from EYFS: understanding the past, doing so through looking at historic photographs. In ‘Traditional stories: what do they tell us about the distant past?’ pupils move from the more recent past to the distant past in order to start building their chronological framework.

This unit helps students understand the distant past, where customs, appearances, and practices differed greatly from today. It introduces key figures from British history and shares classic stories that have been retold through generations, becoming part of community heritage.

Traditional stories: what do they tell us about the distant past?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

To fight against the English king, Owain Glyndwr needed an... 

Why did Owain want revenge against Reginald Grey?

It was night time and Grey's soldiers were asleep.

Grey's soldiers had heard that Owain's army was a long way away.

Why was Owain's army able to surprise Grey's soldiers at Ruthin?

Which very big and strong English castle did the Welsh capture?

Which special weapon did Owain's army use against the English in the mountains?

Eventually, the English fought back and took back their castles; Owain Glyndwr...

The special p called the Marches was between England and...

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Where did Owain study law as a young man?

Where did Owain fight for the English army?

Owain decided to rise up and fight against the...

Starter Quiz