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Education session

# The Mangrove Nine

This session aimed at key stages 3 and 4 looks at how much documents from The
National Archives reveal about the Mangrove Nine – a key case in UK Black civil
rights.

Age ranges
:   Key stage 3 (Ages 11–14)
:   Key stage 4 (Ages 14–16)

Date
:   All year

Locations
:   At The National Archives, Online

 ![An image of a group of protesters, including children, holding placards.](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/media/images/HO325-143-3.dea41e43.fill-900x600.format-jpeg.jpegquality-60.bgcolor-fff.jpg) 

About this image 

Photograph extracted from a flyer calling for justice for the Mangrove Nine,
Notting Hill, London, August 1970. Catalogue reference: HO325/143

## About this session

### Time period

* Post-War and modern

### Themes

* Black, Asian and global majority history
* Crime and punishment
* Power, politics and reform

## What to expect in the workshop at The National Archives

In the onsite workshop students will investigate the ground-breaking case of the
Mangrove Nine. This session develops skills in critically examining sources and
assessing the limitations of an archival collection. This session explores
themes of institutional racism, police discrimination and Black resistance.

The two-hour workshop is led by an experienced history educator in an inspiring
learning space at The National Archives in Kew. Students handle a range of
original documents including police witness statements, photographs and
newspaper reports.

## What to expect in the online workshop

In the online workshop in your classroom students will investigate the
ground-breaking case of the Mangrove Nine. This session explores themes of
institutional racism, police discrimination and Black resistance. Students will
examine a range of documents, from police witness statements to newspaper
reports, assessing their strengths and limitations.

The one-hour online session in your classroom is led by an experienced history
educator, you only need a microphone, large screen and webcam to take
part. Interactive activities encourage students to discuss their ideas and work
in groups using high-quality materials provided in advance by the Education
team.

Note: we will adapt the timing of the workshop to fit with your lesson times.

### Contact us

If you need help with your booking, please get in touch.

Telephone
:   [020 3908 9162](tel:02039089162)

Email
:   [educationbookings@nationalarchives.gov.uk](mailto:educationbookings@nationalarchives.gov.uk)  Copy email address

## Key details

Locations
:   * At The National Archives
    * Online

Date
:   All year

Price
:   Free

Duration
:   * At The National Archives: 2 hours
    * Online: 1 hour

Age ranges
:   Key stage 3 (Ages 11–14)
:   Key stage 4 (Ages 14–16)

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