Where do stories come from? Join guest Time Tunneller Robert Louis Stevenson ... um ... Robin Scott-Elliot to discover the origins of one of the greatest pirate stories of all time: Treasure Island! How did the island come to be? And what does 'X' always mark ...? Plus a brilliant map-making writing challenge! https://youtu.be/NVx0qu1VzaI
Time Tunneller Ally Sherrick heads out to explore! Join her at Chysauster, and ancient Romano-British village full of history and story footprints - she even sets a fabulously dramatic writing challenge too! https://youtu.be/1y6drO_rMZA
In a cell in the Tower of London in May 1536, a queen sat alone preparing for her death. The story of Anne Boleyn's betrayal and execution is one of the most dramatic in English history, paving the way for enormous changes in people's hearts and lives. Join Time Tunneller Matthew Wainwright to think about... Continue Reading →
Today, Time Tunneller Barbara Henderson follows William Shakespeare to London and finds out more about his working life in the theatres there. https://youtu.be/Sa04Wy1tVpg
Where are we today? Well, no prizes: Today, Time Tunneller Barbara Henderson takes us to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of the most famous playwright who ever lived! Check out the Bard's birthplace, his school, and complete a writing challenge with plenty of DRAMA too. https://youtu.be/sA4SK7d6tD0
When was the last time you took a walk in your local area? How much do you know about the people who have lived there in the past? Take a stoll with author Matthew Wainwright as he goes on the trail of renowned children's writer Edith Nesbit in South London. https://youtu.be/ZwZi6KiidXw
https://youtu.be/SWPGtpkOVdo Journey into England's Civil Wars! Embark on an epic adventure with Ally Sherrick's new book, Rebel Heart, set during the turbulent English Civil Wars! Meet the fearless heroine, Merryweather, a young girl whose father is away fighting for King Charles I. When an enemy army camps outside her home, she must take matters into... Continue Reading →
Happy World Book Day to all our friends and supporters! To celebrate, we've teamed up with some of our guest authors to recommend our favourite books! Watch the video, download the reading list, and scroll down for a fab activity on stepping into the shoes of your favourite character! https://youtu.be/ZAUfpaE6xG4 A World Book Day Reading... Continue Reading →
For World Book Day, the Time Tunnellers celebrate children’s books through the ages! Let us take you on a whistlestop tour of the history of children’s books, from the 1800s (when books specifically aimed at children first emerged) to the present day. You may learn something new or spot some old favourites as they fly... Continue Reading →
Harold and Fayard Nicholas were two of the most energetic and influential dancers of the early 20th century. Jumping over orchestras and throwing splits down the stairs, they wowed audiences with their boundless energy and enthusiasm for dance. Join guest Time Tunneller as she talks about their life and influence, and reads from her book... Continue Reading →
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