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The Journey of a River Meet Rosie Raindrop! The Journey of a River Meet Rosie Raindrop! This is Rosie Raindrop. One rainy day, Rosie fell to the ground at the point where the River Trent starts. She eventually travelled all the way to the North Sea. It was an incredible journey! Now, you need to describe all the things that she saw and heard along the way. In each box on your actvity sheet, write down what Rosie might have seen, heard, smelt, touched, tasted or felt as she flowed along. We will have a look at her journey together now. The Source of the River Trent A stone marker has been placed on the spot where a spring provides the source of the River Trent. The Trent rises on the Staffordshire moorlands near the village of Biddulph Moor, from a number of sources including the Trent Head Well. It is then joined by other small streams to form the Head of Trent Rosie fell into the water here and began her journey downstream. Key Terms Spring – a place where water Describe what she saw… naturally emerges from the ground. Photo courtesy of sumonedbyfells (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Knypersley Reservoir Rosie is joined by other drops of water and springs. The river starts to get bigger and bigger flowing south, to a reservoir at Knypersley. Describe how the scenery looks. How does she feel about other drops joining her? Knypersley Reservoir Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Trentham Gardens Rosie continues her journey downstream of the reservoir. She passes the busy town of Stoke-on-Trent. On the southern fringes of Stoke, Rosie passes through the landscaped parkland of Trentham Gardens. Can Rosie smell the flowers from the gardens? What does Trentham Gardens she think about the big house? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Through Towns and Villages Rosie continues south through the market town of Stone and through a range of smaller villages. She then turns north-east where she is joined by its largest tributary, the Tame. What might Rosie be thinking The Tame at Tamworth when The Tame joins the Trent? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Larger Towns Next Rosie continues north- east, passing the village of Walton-on-Trent, until she reaches the large town of Burton upon Trent. The river in Burton is crossed by a number of bridges. Rosie notices a sign near Newton Solney which says ‘Welcome to Derbyshire’. Ferry Bridge- Burton How would Rosie describe the upon Trent bridges? Are they all different? What or who uses the bridges? Does Rosie see anything/anyone interesting? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution The Start of Nottingham After a little while Rosie also meets the river Derwent at Derwent Mouth. After this confluence, she turns north- east and is joined by the Soar before reaching the outskirts of Nottingham, where she is joined by the Erewash near the Attenborough nature reserve. Attenborough Nature What could Rosie see and hear Centre on this stretch of the river? Are there any visitors? What about the swans and geese? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution West Bridgford As Rosie enters the city, she passes the suburbs of Beeston, Clifton and Wilford; where she is joined by the Leen. On reaching West Bridgford Rosie flows beneath Trent Bridge near the cricket ground and beside The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest, until she reaches Holme Sluices. Trent Bridge What could Rosie see and hear on this stretch of the river? Can you think of any problems Rosie might have in towns and cities? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Bridge, Lock and Weir Downstream of Nottingham Rosie passes Radcliffe on Trent, Stoke Bardolph and Burton Joyce before reaching Gunthorpe with its bridge, lock and weir. Gunthorpe Can Rosie get through the lock? What Lock might she have to wait for to carry on her journey? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Castle Rosie now finds herself flowing north-east below the Toot and Trent Hills before reaching a range of different villages. She even passes a Power Station before the river splits passing through the market town of Newark-on-Trent and beneath the town's castle walls. What does the Castle look like? Is it busy? Newark Castle Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Power Station Rosie continues her journey as she meanders across a wide floodplain, at the edge of which are located riverside villages and even another Power Station. Power Station How fast is Rosie flowing? How is the scenery here different to the town? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Church and Roman Road After traveling a little further north, Rosie reaches Littleborough which is the site of the Roman town of Segelocum, where a Roman road once crossed the river. St Nicholas Church, Littleborough What could Rosie see on the hill? Are there any stones from the Roman Road in the water? Photo courtesy of generalising (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution The Humber Is this the The largest bridge Humber- a Rosie has seen? large tidal estuary What might she and the hear if she was Humber in the middle of suspension the estuary? bridge The river reaches the boundary with Yorkshire and joins the River Ouse to form the Humber. Photo courtesy of UltraView Admin (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution Rosie Makes It to the Sea Finally Rosie makes it to the North Sea. What sights and sounds would she have experienced here? Photo courtesy of Jans Canon (@flickr.com) - granted under creative commons licence - attribution.
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