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Investigating our local area: QCA Unit 6
 

Ballydun

As a child, Susanne Moore lived at number 2, Carrick Cottage. She is now married and lives at number 8. During her lifetime she has seen many changes taking place in the Ballydun area as the local town has spread into the countryside.

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1

With a partner (or in groups), discuss the changes shown by the maps below.

   
2

In your workbooks, note the ways the changes might have improved the Ballydun area and the ways in which they might have spoiled it.

Drawing of Ballydun in 1966

Drawing of Ballydun in 1996

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