Local history: Gorton

Gorton is a town that is located in the North West of England. Gorton is an area of in North West England, southeast of the city centre. The population at the 2011 census was 36,055. Neighbouring areas include Audenshaw, Denton, Levenshulme, and Reddish. A major landmark is Gorton Monastery, a 19th-century High Victorian Gothic former Franciscan friary.

Key facts Key Vocabulary Change Something that is different.  Gorton is in the North West of England.  36,000 people live in Gorton. Evolve Something that changes gradually.  It is the birth place for Manchester City Football Club.  The oldest church dates back to 1562. Develop To grow or advance  The first school opened in 1703.  The church and the monastery of St Francais was built between 1866 and 1872 by Edward Pugin. Differ Something that is not similar.

Difference Something that is different.

Similarity Something that is the same.

Prior Learning Following on: Year 1: Year 4: Family History (Community) Romans – What did the Roman Empire do for us?

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