Samuel Pepys’ Diary | Eyewitness to the Great Fire of London | KS1 History @ Hands-On Education

Описание: Discover the incredible eyewitness story of Samuel Pepys and the Great Fire of London with Hands-On Education! This KS1 history video explores how historians unlock the secrets of the past using diaries, artefacts, newspapers, and maps. Step into Pepys’s shoes and experience what it was like to live in London during the dramatic events of 1666.

In just three minutes, pupils will find out:
• Why Samuel Pepys’s diary is a vital clue to understanding the fire and London life
• How Pepys tried to save belongings—including hiding money, cheese, and wine from the flames
• What Pepys was feeling and how writing in shorthand kept his secrets safe
• How people used boats, cellars, and gardens to escape or protect valuables during the fire
• Why diaries help historians ask questions about the past—and how ordinary people react in extraordinary times

About this KS1 Samuel Pepys Diary video:
Travel back to 17th-century London to learn about one of the most important historical sources we have—a personal diary written in secret symbols! Discover how Pepys’s words show us fear, clever thinking, and real-life choices. This resource is ideal for KS1 history learners, classroom storytelling, homework, and anyone curious about how we know what happened during the Great Fire of London.

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⏰ Chapters:
0:00 Who was Samuel Pepys?
0:35 Pepys’s diary and life in 1666
1:10 Saving belongings and escaping the flames
1:45 Feelings and writing in shorthand
2:20 Why Pepys matters for historians today

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