OHS History

History department at Oxford High School GDST.

[Historic Royal Palaces @HRP_palaces]

#OTD in 1537, Queen Jane Seymour died at #HamptonCourtPalace, just 12 days after giving birth to her son Edward. Chief Curator Tracy Borman explores Jane’s final fortnight at the Palace in our latest blog: https://t.co/9k8T9lbOSy

[OHS History @History_OHS]

A great opportunity for @OHS_SixthForm History students.

[Historical Assoc @histassoc]

Should we judge historical figures by the morals of today? That is this years Great Debate question - is your sixth form student entering? https://t.co/zoZ54OIqqY

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Beautiful! Fingers crossed for good weather when Year 9 @OxfordHighSch student visit @BCLivingMuseum tomorrow 🤞

[Andrew Lovett OBE (Museum Account) @bclmdirector]

We seem to be at the end of the rainbow. @BCLivingMuseum

[Black Country Living Museum @BCLivingMuseum]

It’s Black History Month and we are here at The Black History Activity Book launch in Birmingham to collect migration stories and to raise awareness of the Forging Ahead project!
#blackhistorymonth
@HeritageFundUK @ace_national

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Fabulous opportunity for our Year 13 @History_OHS @OHS_SixthForm students to listen to @TracyBorman discuss how fascination and fear of witchcraft mixed with suspicion of a new king during the era of the Gunpowder Plot. 26th October 2:30pm. https://t.co/6PUcmh8Fce

[OHS History @History_OHS]

@OHSGeography A leader who passed her power on to her daughter successfully. History is written by the victors and Edward's recount of her life and role in battling the Vikings in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles is no exception.

[Sir Richard Evans @RichardEvans36]

https://t.co/9NGZRNjKDU

[HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra]

During the early hours of 2 September 1666, a fire broke out in Thomas Farriner’s bakehouse, which blazed and spread with such ferocity and speed that within a few days the old City of London was reduced to a charred ruin… https://t.co/AI1pxlC9vl #OTD

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Superb results from our fantastic students!

[Oxford High School @OxfordHighSch]

Special congratulations to Ella (r), who worked so hard in #GCSEHistory and achieved a phenomenal result in return. Congratulations, also, to the History Department, who helped 86% of their students achieve a Level 9! 🎉🥳#GCSEResults2019 #GCSEmotion

[Oxford High School @OxfordHighSch]

We couldn't be more proud of our A Level students this year! 41.9% of all grades achieved were A*, with 77.1% A*-A and the A*-B range very happy at 92.2%. Read the full story here: https://t.co/cV8ikjeYn2 #alevelresults2019 @GDST

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Congratulations to all @OHS_SixthForm - we are very proud of you!

[HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra]

Many of our ancestors slept in linen sheets to keep cool and hung pieces of cow dung at the foot of the bed to keep bedbugs at bay... https://t.co/AB32e9huYV #heatwave #DidYouKnow

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Are we in danger of silencing those who seek to teach about the dangers of hate speech? Context is everything. https://t.co/kGbWADe0M6

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Year 7 @OxfordHighSch students enjoying learning about Tudor life @hampton_court palace today. @History_OHS

[OHS History @History_OHS]

Year 7 @OxfordHighSch students sitting in their rightful place in the Great Hall @hampton_court

[HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra]

“Henry had a genuine affection for his mother, Elizabeth of York. What I think is important to register is that it’s not only a personal affection; it’s a dynastic affection. Henry sees himself as a Yorkist…” https://t.co/ir1ev1x1FD

[The Tower of London @TowerOfLondon]

We’re delighted to introduce our new Pigeonmaster (previously @ravenmaster1) Chris Skaife, leading a new work exchange between the Tower ravens and Trafalgar Sq pigeons. #RavenSwap will run until 2020, giving the pigeons the chance to take over ceremonial duties at the Tower.

[HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra]

“While colonising a quarter of the globe, Britain stole treasures and artefacts for the British public to marvel at in museums. There simply is no justification for holding on to these stolen goods,” says @kehinde_andrews https://t.co/6gHyVss7rw

[OHS History @History_OHS]

A wonderful insight into the tensions and diplomacy of the Cold War from Sir Christopher Mallaby for our Year 10-13 @History_OHS @OxfordHighSch students.

[OHS History @History_OHS]

The controversy surrounding Oliver Cromwell is still going strong. Hero or villain? #cromwell
https://t.co/IBaPtzKFWJ