Leyland Commercial Vehicle Museum – 8/10/2025

In previous learning our children have learned about events and people from the past, such as the Great Fire of London. They have explored how life was different in the past compared to today, looking at homes, schools and jobs. In our current learning we have been looking at significant people and technology (buses, boats, space ships etc) and the impact that these people and inventions have had on us today.

During our visit to the vehicle museum, we had the opportunity to see real examples of old and modern vehicles, which helped us to see first hand how transport has developed across different time periods. We discussed how materials, designs and technology have evolved to make travel faster, safer and more comfortable. By observing these changes, the children could make thoughtful comparisons between the types of transport used in the past and the vehicles they see and use today. We then thought about the impact these vehicles have had upon us today and what is similar/different to the vehicles we use today.

As part of our learning, the children also drew upon their understanding of Rosa Parks and her brave decision to sit on a bus to take a stand against segregation. Her story helped the class to recognise that transport is not only important for how people move from place to place, but also plays a key role in social change and equality. We discussed how Rosa Parks’ bravery became a powerful symbol in the fight for civil rights and fairness, reminding us that the history of transport is closely linked to the history of people’s rights and freedoms.