Preface Part 1: The Development and Value of Local History Studies in English Schools Part 2: Sources of Local History 1. Introduction 2. Books 3. Maps 4. Geological and Geographical Factors 5. Place names 6. Archaeological Remains 7. Buildings 8. Archives 9. Pictorial Records 10. People Part 3: Local History Studies in Schools and College 1. Their Place and Problems 2. Examples of Local History Studies
Biography
Robert Douch was appointed to the newly created post of Lecturer in Local History in the University of Southampton Institute of Education in 1951 to encourage the study and teaching to local history in schools and colleges. He has worked in, and with, a great variety of educational institutions, and has published books and articles in the field of local history. At the time of the first publication, he was Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education, University of Southampton, UK.
Reviews of the first publication:
‘An informative sketch of the development of local historical studies in schools and colleges is followed by descriptions of the wide range of sources available. In a subject as difficult to handle as local history, one cannot have too much practical advice: there is plenty of it in Mr Douch’s book.’
— Teacher
‘The book abounds in many useful suggestions and could well become a handbook for teachers desirous of promoting the study of local history in their schools.’
— The Times Educational Supplement
