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 →
William Shakespeare, Part 2
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
William Shakespeare, Part 1
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
A dangerous journey through England’s Civil Wars!
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 →
Remember, remember – the Gunpowder Plot!
Remember, remember! Ally Sherrick takes us through the story-spark that inspired her first book, 'Black Powder', set at the time of the notorious Gunpowder Plot. What story-sparks might be flickering in seemingly familiar places for you?
