Liverpool in the Age of Thatcher: A City Transformed

Liverpool in the Age of Thatcher: A City Transformed

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the significant impact Thatcherism had on the city of Liverpool.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what they will achieve by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about the impact of Thatcherism on Liverpool?

Introduction: What is Thatcherism?

Thatcherism refers to the political and economic policies implemented by Margaret Thatcher during her tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.

Provide a brief explanation of Thatcherism to provide context for the lesson.

Liverpool's Economic Decline

Liverpool experienced a severe economic decline during the 1980s due to the decline of traditional industries like shipping and manufacturing.

Discuss the economic decline of Liverpool during the 1980s and its impact on the city.

Thatcher's Policies: Deindustrialization

Thatcher's policies aimed to shift the economy away from heavy industries, leading to the closure of many factories and job losses in Liverpool.

Explain how Thatcher's policies contributed to the deindustrialization of Liverpool and the consequences it had on employment.

Social Unrest and Riots

Liverpool experienced significant social unrest and riots during the Thatcher era, fueled by high unemployment rates and a sense of neglect.

Highlight the social unrest and riots that occurred in Liverpool as a result of Thatcherism, emphasizing the socio-economic factors involved.

Housing and Urban Regeneration

Thatcher's policies led to the privatization of social housing and a lack of investment in urban regeneration, exacerbating housing issues in Liverpool.

Discuss the impact of Thatcher's policies on housing and urban regeneration in Liverpool, focusing on the consequences for the city's residents.

Legacy: Cultural Resilience

Despite the challenges faced, Liverpool's cultural resilience and emergence of grassroots movements contributed to its revitalization.

Highlight the cultural resilience of Liverpool and the emergence of grassroots movements that played a role in the city's revitalization.

Conclusion: The Lasting Effects

The impact of Thatcherism on Liverpool was profound, with long-lasting economic, social, and cultural effects that still shape the city today.

Summarize the key points discussed and emphasize the lasting effects of Thatcherism on Liverpool.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.