Year 2 - History
Paul Stephenson and The Bay Horse pub
Significant individuals who changed Britain: how did they fight for change?
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Unit Summary
The stories of Emily Davison and Paul Stephenson help students understand when change has occurred in social justice. They learn about the diversity of those who fought for change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the events that took place at The Bay Horse pub in Bristol in 1964.
Key Notes
- In 1964, 51 years after Emily Davison's death, a man called Paul Stephenson walked into the Bay Horse Pub in Bristol.
- He ordered a drink, but before he could drink it the manager told him to leave.
- Stephenson refused, and eight police officers came to arrest him.
- He was held in a police cell until midnight.
- The manager had told Stephenson to leave because he was black.
Vocabulary To Learn
- pub: a place where people can buy drinks is called a pub
- manager: a manager is the person in charge of a place
- police officer: a police officer is a person whose job it is to make sure that people follow the law
- arrested: when someone is arrested, they are taken away by the police because they have broken the law
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some may think that as soon as someone is arrested, they go to prison.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
In 1964, 51 years after Emily Davison's death, a man called Paul Stephenson walked into the Bay Horse Pub in Bristol. He ordered a drink, but before he could drink it the manager told him to leave.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'pub'
a place where people can buy drinks is called a pub.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Some may think that as soon as someone is arrested, they go to prison. Correction: This doesn't happen and is not what happened to Paul Stephenson. He was kept in a holding cell in the police station until midnight.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Changes for women following Emily Davison's death Study Guide
- Comparing Paul Stephenson and Emily Davison Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the Suffragettes Study Guide
- Emily Davison and the tragedy at Epsom Racecourse Study Guide
- Emily Davison's early life and education Study Guide
- Emily Davison's funeral Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson and the Bristol Bus Boycott Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson arrives in Bristol Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's early life and evacuation Study Guide
- Paul Stephenson's legacy in Bristol and Britain Study Guide
- Stories from Emily Davison's activism Study Guide
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