Her first source is a copy of Magna Carta from 1297. Caslin highlights its importance as one of the first documents in British history to protect the rights of the individual. Caslin then explores ...

However, the signing of the Magna Carta is about much more than the drama of the moment. In fact, it was a defining period in history, although people may not have recognized it as so at the time.

You could go on to explore the impact of the Magna Carta then and today. This clip will be suitable for teaching History at KS2 in England, Foundation Phase in Wales, KS1 and KS2 in Northern Ireland.

Within the collection is a 1297 copy of the Magna Carta. It’s not only important to this collection but it’s an important piece of global history and the Magna Carta, of course, is ...