Going Back In Time.

We have been learning about the Fencibles who settled in Panmure along time ago.  Many of these men known also as the retired soldiers came to New Zealand with their families to begin a new life.  Many of them were strong Irish Catholic’s.

On their journey on tall sail ships, they brought as much of their belongings as they could.

Recently we visited the Panmure Stone Cottage which was full of items from the past, representing the time of the Fencibles.

Below is a PMI representing key ideas following that visit.

Plus What are some of the good things about living in the cottage?	Minus What is the bad things about living in the cottage	Interesting What are the interesting about living in the cottage
They have cleaning products and equipment e.g. fly spray and a vacuum and carpet cleaner Nice for a family of 3 people	Not a proper toilet Not enough space upstairs for tall people No t.v Cold rooms in the small cottage You needed to wind the clock every 8 days	All the irons that were in the kitchen The big Family Bible The special lounge room for the special people only