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Activity: create your own Picture of Britain project
Activity B: Local Legends
Many towns have stories that are unique to their areas. These are sometimes depicted in art, song, or poetry.
JMW Turner
Edinburgh Castle: March of the Highlanders
engraved 1836
 View in Tate Collection
from Fisher's Illustrations to the Waverley Novels 1836-37, Watercolours
Bequeathed by R.H. Williamson 1938
© Tate 2005
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- Can you think of any local legends, tales or stories that involve your town? Pick a story that is unique to where you live. For example, a class in London might focus on the story of Guy Fawkes, while a class in Nottingham might investigate the Robin Hood legend.
- Ask your class to draw or paint pictures that show the story - remember to include lots of detail, because you will be sending them to students who don't necessarily know anything about your local tale.
- Take digital pictures of the students' work and send them to your partner class, along with short written descriptions of the local legend or tale, and arrange for them to send you pictures and written descriptions of their own local story.
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- Now compare. How are their stories different from yours? What do they tell you about the areas and how they are different?
Tip: If you can't think of any local legends, try looking up some local history Web sites - you'll find plenty of ideas.
Curriculum areas: History, Art, English
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Activity A