History

Course summary

In a world that moves at such a fast pace, History at The Abbey provides the tools our young women will need to look at the world with a quizzical and informed eye. It is the core aim of the department to provide a learning environment that will foster a life-long love of the subject, in all its many facets, but also the ability to interrogate evidence, question received opinion, relish ambiguity and make informed judgements. By undertaking an in-depth enquiry into the challenges of being a woman in a man’s world in Medieval times, investigating why Mary Prince published her life story, reflecting on oppression and resistance through the centuries or standing in No Man’s Land in Flanders Field empathising with the British Tommy fighting his way across the muddy landscape, Abbey historians explore the rich history of their world. This firm foundation will prepare them to question the world around them and engage with the big issues of their age.