What would a barber want with a pair of bears from a Victorian zoo? Join Time Tunneller Catherine Randall to explore the history of the Surrey Gardens, a zoo in south London - and discover what bears might have to do with gentlemen's hairdressing!
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.
Learn about the Victorian pioneers of flight, Percy and Ella Pilcher, and their work on the glider called The Bat, which is displayed in Glasgow's Riverside Museum.
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
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
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 →
Write a dual narrative action scene! First, watch the Time Tunnellers video about the Viking Attack on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. https://youtu.be/2bHZzHnAjkk Background: On the 6th of June 793 AD, Vikings attacked the Christian monastery at Lindisfarne in Northumbria – the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle refers to the attackers by the name 'Northmen'. The monastery was on a... 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 →
