diphtheria was a common childhood disease in Victorian England which affected the throat or skin

literature is written work such as stories, poems and plays

a degree is a certificate to show someone has completed studying a subject at university

Emily Davison's early life and education

History

Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse

Emily Davison and the Suffragettes

Stories from Emily Davison's activism

Emily Davison's funeral

Changes for women following Emily Davison's death

Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub

Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation

Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol

Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott

Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain

Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison

In ‘Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?’ pupils compare two significant individuals from different periods to develop their chronological and substantive understanding. In ‘Stone Age Britain: what do archaeologists think they know about it?’ they begin to investigate more ways in which we know about the past.

In ‘Queen Victoria: how did Britain change during her lifetime?’ pupils built on their chronological and substantive understanding in a depth study of Queen Victoria and Victorian Britain. In ‘Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?’ they compare two significant individuals from different periods to develop this further.

The stories of Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson help students understand when change has occurred in social justice. They learn about the diversity of those who fought for change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.

Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?

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Emily's {{ }} died of diphtheria as a child.

Women in Victorian Britain could not go to university.

How many times did Emily finish all of her exams at university?

written work such as stories, poems and plays

a certificate to show someone has completed studying at university

Match the keyword to the correct definition.

Epsom Racecourse is a racing track for ...

The person hit by a horse at the Epsom Derby was ...

A tragedy is a very sad event or situation.

In which year did the tragedy happen at the Epsom Derby?

King George V was at the Epsom Derby to watch his {{ }} run in the race.

Emily was holding a 'votes for women' flag at the Epsom Derby.

Emily ran onto the track at the Epsom Derby.

Emily's horse was running in the Epsom Derby race.

Starter Quiz

Epsom Racecourse is a racing track for ...