S4 National4/5 History pupils enjoyed a recent trip to Summerlee Heritage Centre, Coatbridge.   The visit offered an excellent opportunity to further their studies of Changing Life in Scotland during the Industrial Revolution.   The miner’s cottages offered an excellent insight into living conditions between the late nineteenth century until the 1980’s.   Pupils were delighted to observe first hand a coal fire, the wash house and of course the outdoor toilet!   Pupils particularly enjoyed the coal mine tour and gained respect and appreciation for this dangerous but essential industry.   The afternoon was spent experiencing a ride in a tram car, touring the Vulcan, Scotland’s first iron boat and exploring the museum’s impressive exhibition hall.  The pupils also had the opportunity to handle artefacts, dress up as a Victorian family and to play Victorian childhood games.   Everyone had a great day and agreed that Summerlee was definitely “Scotland’s Noisiest Museum”.