Leighton's Life & Legacy

Find out about Robert Leighton's Life and his Legacy

You can find out about Robert Leighton, and what happened in his life, and what was going on in the country and elsewhere at the time, as well as what he did and his legacy.

Click here to download an illustrated article, by Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Dr Bill Inglis, about the Life & Legacy of Robert Leighton. This is suitable for ages 13+

Click here to download the Multiple Choice Quiz Edition, devised by Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Malcolm Wilson, which accompanies the illustrated article, by Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Dr Bill Inglis, about the Life & Legacy of Robert Leighton. This is aimed at ages 13+. This provides a fun way to engage with the article about the life and legacy of Robert Leighton, and encourages closer reading of the passage to deepen understanding of the text.

Click here to download the Unlocking Leighton: Learning Lab on Life & Legacy of Robert Leighton activity resource, devised by Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Malcolm Wilson, which accompanies the illustrated article, by Leighton Library Volunteer Guide Dr Bill Inglis, about the Life & Legacy of Robert Leighton. This is aimed at ages 13+. This resource provides a starting point with prompts and scaffolded learning activities to explore further the historical context of Robert Leighton's life. This will provide a context for developing a range of skills that are essential for the study of history, including timeline creation, producing a poster, putting on a debate, creative writing of a diary entry, and creating a presentation.