Should the High Street be Closed to Traffic?
Pedestrianise or not? This topic section aims to provide resources to support teaching of the unit 'Should the High Street be Closed to Traffic?'
Information about a proposed bypass in North Derbyshire
Visit in a new windowInteresting website aimed at adult readers, based on saving a nature reserve in North Derbyshire (Tintwistle) from being affected by the A628 bypass proposals. Various links to other sites. (The bypass is meant to take traffic off two High Streets, in Mottram and Hollingworth.)
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PowerPoint introduction
Visit in a new windowSome good key questions in this simple PowerPoint introduction to the topic. Suggests avenues of investigation. Our link goes straight to the PowerPoint file on the LearnAnywhere site.
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Simple article about Ely High Street's problems
Visit in a new windowA simple article outlining some pros and cons about a Saturday pedestrianisation of a normal High Street, in this case Ely. Could be used as a comprehension exercise.
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