PUPILS at Upton CE Primary School have been enjoying history lessons with a difference.

Worcestershire Records Office archivist Louisa Mann brought in material for them to study over three days this week.

The children learnt about the history of the town from a 1901 census and the school's logbook from 1898-1928 showed how life was different for pupils then.

They even researched their own history by using a microfiche reader to look up local birth records.

Miss Mann said: "The children were really interested. It also enabled me to find out what they enjoy and experience different teaching methods."

Year 5 teacher Sarah Shackles said: "It really inspired the children."