"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

Subject Lead: Ms N Shoesmith

History comes from a Greek word which means “knowledge acquired by investigation.” Historians are like detectives, investigating what has happened and why, using evidence. 

History is the study of the past, particularly people and events. By learning the past you can better help people to understand the present and make better choices for the future.

The past teaches us about the present. History gives us the tools to analyse and explain problems in the past, it positions us to see patterns that might otherwise be invisible in the present – thus providing a crucial perspective for understanding (and solving!) current and future problems ...