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The Twitter feed for the History Department at Fitzalan High School
Cardiff
Joined June 2013
An amazing day with @FitzalanHistDep exploring the topics of the Romans in Wales and Iron Age Cardiff 🦴🔍 and a huge thanks to @aimpen97 @ClareParry_ @archaeo_anna for delivering the sessions!
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On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember those who died and also those who have died in other genocides. We must remember so that it doesn't happen again #LightTheDarkness
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Year 7 have been learning about the Neolithic period as part of our newly designed lessons for the Curriculum for Wales. They have been making Neolithic Grooved Ware pots and thinking about how this development was a big turning point in history. These pupils are from 7FGI.
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In 1920 the remains of four unknown First World War soldiers were transported to St Pol in France. One was selected to become the Unknown Warrior, who lies in @wabbey. Find out more about this story in our blog by @pjkong1969, via the link below. #CWGCblog
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There were more than 90 maritime casualties from #Grangetown in #WW1 and at least 108 in #WW2. Remembering all Merchant Navy and RN losses from Cardiff at the Cardiff Bay memorial on Saturday, just before 11 #RemembranceDay2021
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Yesterday, we held a remembrance event to include the two minute silence at 11am. The event was live streamed to every class, so that the whole school could take part in remembering those who sacrificed so much.
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On the night of 9th–10th November 1938, Jewish communities across Germany and Austria were attacked in an event known as Kristallnacht. Rioters destroyed or damaged 267 synagogues, 7000 Jewish businesses, and 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps.
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Artefacts of remembrance: a British Legion ‘Poppy Day’ collecting tin for the Haig Fund, a charity set up in 1921 in the Field Marshal’s name to support people who had served in the war
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This week we have been selling poppies, we had a remembrance assembly and we will be observing the two minute silence on Thursday #WeWillRememberThem
In August 1921, Anna Guérin arrived in Britain with aim to persuade the British Legion to adopt the artificial poppy as a symbol of remembrance. A century later, the poppy is recognised worldwide. Learn more about the story of the poppy and remembrance: https://t.co/bf2EGilhPB
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Early this morning in 1605 a man claiming to be called Johnson was found under Parliament next to a ton of gunpowder His real name was Guy Fawkes & he was part of the most astonishing coup attempt in English history Now on the pod: Gunpowder Plot https://t.co/OeywtiLKdS
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Historian Dan Snow investigates the 'how' and 'why' of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum of Ancient Rome and the battlefields of Waterloo to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Dan journeys across...
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Remember, remember the 5th of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot, I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. The declaration of Guy Fawkes, 9th Nov 1605. Look closely and you’ll see his faint signature, written after torture. 📷: SP 14/216 Pt1
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Today in 1839 the last big armed rebellion against the government in Great Britain took place in Newport, S Wales. 10,000 armed Chartists advanced to free political prisoners & fought a bloody battle against government troops. They were defeated, and dozens were killed & wounded
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Welsh archers took part in the Battle of Agincourt.
On this day in 1415, An English army led by Henry V defeats a much larger French force near Calais at Azincourt (or Agincourt). William Shakespeare later immortalizes the battle. "Gentlemen in England shall think themselves accursed they were not here."
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We also remember the terrible tragedy at Aberfan today.
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To The Immortal Memory #TrafalgarDay
In honour of the Battle of Trafalgar, we remember the thousands of highly trained sailors who delivered a great and glorious victory under Admiral Lord Nelson, setting an example for generations of Royal Navy Sailors and Royal Marines who have served since. #TrafalgarDay2021
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Today is #TrafalgarDay, a highly important day in the Royal Navy Calendar as it is the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar which defined the Age of Sail and which sealed British dominion of the seas for a hundred years. https://t.co/yqtZNCJxLi
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Headteacher’s High Tea is back! So glad that we can celebrate with our amazing pupils and their families once again.
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We had a fantastic day with a group of Year 7s visiting Chepstow Castle and Raglan Castle today. Lots of fun was had exploring the castles, investigating and hearing stories about the past. Photographs to follow.
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#OnThisDay in 1066 William the Conqueror and King Harold fought at the Battle of Hastings 🗡 📍 Battle Abbey
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Looking forward to our Year 7 castles trip on 21st October. We will be visiting @Chepstowcastle and @RaglanCastle
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