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

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Why this, why now

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.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?

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.

12 lessons
  1. Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott
  2. Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation
  3. Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol
  4. Emily Davison's funeral
  5. Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub
  6. Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse
  7. Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain
  8. Stories from Emily Davison's activism
  9. Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison
  10. Emily Davison and the Suffragettes
  11. Emily Davison's early life and education
  12. Changes for women following Emily Davison's death