This December marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, celebrated for her six classic novels. Ally Sherrick recounts Austen's life, from her supportive family background to her successful writing career, culminating in her lasting impact on literature and popular culture. Austen's works continue to be beloved worldwide.
Join author Nat Harrison to travel around the world in Victorian style! Inspired by 'Around the World in 80 Days', Nat's new novel, 'The Girl Who Raced the World' takes readers through Europe, Asia and America in an age of steam travel.
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
Join Guest Time Tunneller Kate Wiseman as she introduces us to another aspect of mudlarking: 'toshing' - a very dangerous but lucrative activity practised by Victorian mudlarks in the depths of London's sewer systems. Kate has also provided a school's resource on mudlarking, free to download below. If you are interested in Kate's brilliant first... Continue Reading →
Join author Susan Brownrigg as she visits the different houses inventor George Stephenson's lived in - and discover how they reflect his growing success and status as a steam locomotive engineer. https://youtu.be/MpgGyHJsTVE George Stephenson and his homes challenge TT SB JAN 25Download
Join Time Tunneller Robin Scott-Elliott for a fascinating look at Charles Dickens, also known as 'the man who invented Christmas'. Find out about the heart-breaking inspiration behind Dickens' classic Christmas story, 'A Christmas Carol', and be inspired to do your own deed of kindness at this time of year. As an additional Christmas resource, here... Continue Reading →
Do you ever think about where the artefacts in our museums come from? Join Matthew Wainwright to explore the sad, shameful story of the Benin Bronzes, which were looted from West Africa in 1897 by the British Empire, and which are kept in the British Museum today. Includes a resource pack for teachers, with a... Continue Reading →
Have you been on a train lately? We'll bet you haven't been on a train like one of these! Journey with Susan Brownrigg back to the dawn of the age of steam, for a rail-screeching whistlestop tour of a fascinating contest to decide which was the greatest locomotive of them all! Accompanied by a free... Continue Reading →
Join us for a Time Tunnellers special as Matthew Wainwright interviews Eve McDonnell about her new book, 'The Last Boy'. The 'last boy' of the title was George Brewster, the last child chimney sweep (climbing boy) to die in the UK. Eve's books always mix history with wonder and a little magic, and 'The Last... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/eL6LYPYOvbg On Thursday July 4th, the U.K will go to the polls to vote in the General Election. Eligible voters will select from a list of candidates who they would like to represent them as their member of parliament - MP for their area (constituency.) To vote you must be registered to vote be 18... Continue Reading →
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