Introduction to Politics or Parlourmaids
By looking at a range of evidence sources from census forms to photographs this unit offers new perspectives into those who lived and worked at Fota House one hundred years ago.
It will give students and insight into the social history of the house so that they can debate whether political or social history can tell us more about life in a big house.
To see the related Teacher's Notes for this resource, click here.
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Download the Resources
The 'Politics or Parlour Maids' resource is in the form of a downloadable ActivInspire Flipchart file.
To use this resource, you must first install the necessary software as follows:
Step 1
Go to the Promethean Planet website and get the free ActivInspire program by clicking the Download 'button'.
Step 2
Once installed, you can open ActivInspire Flipchart files.
Download the Fota Learning Zone 'Politics or Parlour Maids' Flipchart by clicking here.
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Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed this introduction to Fota House and Gardens. This unit is designed as part of a three stage project:
- Use the flipchart and teacher’s notes in the classroom to get a glimpse into new perspectives on Fota
- Carry out a site visit to Fota House with your class to experience living and working at Fota in context
- Organise a class debate on which can tell us more about life in the big house: Politics or parlourmaids?
If you would like any more information on this unit or to organise a site visit please contact our Learning and Access Department by emailing: jennifer@irishheritagetrust.ie
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