Next we went for a walk to spot where the Victorians first mined for coal in the local area. When we passed the river we saw a heron and some leaping fish. If you look carefully at the photos below you might spot the predatory heron!
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Rhondda Heritage Park schol trip
We all had a great day today learning about Victorian life at the Rhondda Heritage Park. Firstly we went down the mine and experienced 'the cage' as well as hearing about miners' lamps, canaries, floods, rats and explosions! Victoran mining was extremely dangerous and children as young as four would work underground!
Next we went for a walk to spot where the Victorians first mined for coal in the local area. When we passed the river we saw a heron and some leaping fish. If you look carefully at the photos below you might spot the predatory heron!
After lunch (and a play in the awesome 'energy zone' park) we headed back to the centre to learn all about Victorian home life. Check out the photos below. Can you see us hard at work doing the clothes washing?
Next we went for a walk to spot where the Victorians first mined for coal in the local area. When we passed the river we saw a heron and some leaping fish. If you look carefully at the photos below you might spot the predatory heron!
