Merthyr Tydfil: The Industrial Revolution

To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BBC Education, Wales - with guidance from Amgueddfa Cymru - has developed bilingual resources to celebrate the industrial history of Merthyr Tydfil.

This pack is a collection of ready-made resources for teachers designed to inspire pupils and bring the Industrial Revolution to life through engaging lessons and tasks.

Here you'll find fun activities – created by teachers – that are suitable for pupils in Years 4, 5, and 6. The activities have been designed to align with the Curriculum for Wales, offering rich opportunities for teachers to develop the Four Purposes and explore the Areas of Learning and Experience with their class. The activities offer flexibility, allowing teachers to tailor them to each pupil’s unique learning pathway.

The pack presents the history of the people of Merthyr Tydfil in the 1820s, but the content is relevant to pupils across Wales, covering themes such as work, migration, housing as well as health and well-being during the period. These themes provide an opportunity for pupils to develop a deeper understanding of the significant changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution.

Give your pupils the spotlight! Share their creativity and experiences with the Merthyr Tydfil resources pack on your social media. Use the hashtag #merthyrbitesizepack to join the conversation.

Fersiwn Gymraeg

I weld y fersiwn Gymraeg o’r pecyn ewch i Merthyr Tudful: Y Chwyldro Diwydiannol