Primary History 102

The primary education journal of the Historical Association

Published: 23rd February 2026

Contents

05 Editorial (Read article)

06 Developing historical understanding across all areas of the EYFS framework – Helen Crawford (Read article)

10 Using learning outside the classroom at historic sites to explore British history units – Paul Bracey (Read article)

16 Britain on pause: remembering the 1926 General Strike – Kate Rigby (Read article)

20 The Roaring Twenties: teaching a decade of change across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 – Susie Townsend (Read article)

23 Identifying sources to plan a local study – James P. Bowen (Read article)

28 Task design for historical thinking – Julia Huber (Read article)

36 Food, glorious food – looking from the plate to the world: how to link food with British history and view change through living memory in Key Stage 1 – Polly Gillow (Read article)

40 What is characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilisation? – Karin Doull (Read article)

Centre spread posters: 1926 timeline of events; Castles: from strongholds to ruins

Regular features: Primary History runs a number of regular features including Ideas for Assemblies, One of My Favourite History Places and Pull-out Posters. You can view all editions of these features here.

Cover imageAn aerial view of Kenilworth Castle

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