Local History
How did the Industrial Revolution change Kearsley? Vocabulary Industry = The process of making products by using machines and factories. Revolution = change Era = a clear period in time
Important People Queen Victoria = Queen of Great Britain from 1837 to 1901 and Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. James Holt = he was an Underlooker at the Unity Brook Colliery
Colliery – a coal mine
Joseph Dickenson = Majesty’s Inspector of Mines for the local area
Cotton Mill – a building where cotton is spun and weaved into yarn or fabric
Dr. Barnado = 1845-1905 Irish born founder of home for poor and deprived children
Paper Mill – a building where paper is made
Lord Shaftsbury = 1801-1885 campaigned to improve working conditions for children. He believed in the importance of education
Manufacture – to make or build something
Key Questions 1. What was the Industrial Revolution? 2. How do I know that Kearsley was involved? 3. Why was Kearsley involved in the Industrial Revolution? 4. How might my ancestors have been involved? 5. Was the Industrial Revolution a good thing for Kearsley?
natural cotton
The Unity Brook disaster March 12th 1872 43 men and boys died in the disaster. Golden Threads Power Trade Equality Influential People Lifestyle Achievements
Kearsley Mill in Prestolee
By examining old maps, I will make comparisons and learn about: The Unicorn Inn The Mineral Railway The Tramway Collieries and mills The Wet Earth Colliery in Clifton