Mountain Tragedy: The Glencoe Massacre

Head to the Hills with Time Tunneller Barbara Henderson. She is in the Highlands of Scotland to introduce us to one of the darkest chapters in Scottish history: the Glencoe Massacre when an entire clan was murdered at the orders of the government in the early years of Jacobite uprisings. Youngsters will enjoy the writing... Continue Reading →

The History of Children’s Books

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 →

The Plague Village!

Time Tunneller Susan Brownrigg is off to Derbyshire to visit the plague village of Eyam where many lives were lost, but a great deal more saved due to the strict quarantine the villagers imposed on themselves. Join her for a close up look at the history of the Bubonic Plague in England - and she... Continue Reading →

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