Archives Live: Whitechapel (KS4)

Join us for Archives Live: Whitechapel on 13 October from 2.00pm - 2.50pm! This event is aimed at Key Stage 4 and will take you to 19th century Whitechapel to explore migration to the East End.

In this broadcast, our host Jenny Draper will take you through migration stories from Jamaica, Ireland and Eastern Europe, and the challenges migrants faced living in the overcrowded and impoverished London borough.

Students will be able to submit questions before and during the broadcast to be answered live by Jenny and guests.

The broadcast will support the Historic Environment: Whitechapel, Migration, & Crime and Punishment GCSE modules.

Book one ticket per school. The event link can be used for multiple classes.

Book your free space now!

Archives Live is a series of online events for school children, uncovering the fascinating collection of historical documents held by The National Archives. The events will feature historians and special guests exploring original historical records live.

Hosted direct from The National Archives, the event will last approximately 50 minutes.

You will receive a reminder email with link and accompanying education resources in advance of the event.

If you need to get in touch with us before the event please contact educationbookings@nationalarchives.gov.uk or 0203 908 9162.