Learning about history is not just about trying to memorise dates and facts, but about trying to understand the experiences of other people in the past. To piece together a more complete picture we have to collect evidence from a number of different sources. Often they just look like old bits of yellow paper. However, a closer look can reveal a lot about historical events, about places, and most importantly about people.

Click on the buttons below to learn about different sources and how to understand them. Remember! These sources are not just interesting; they are also about how history affected people and their lives.