Discover the forgotten history of World War I's Chinese Labour Corps with author Maisie Chan. Learn about her book Nate Yue’s Blast from the Past, explore real wartime artifacts, and try out a fun creative writing prompt where modern characters meet ghosts from history. Perfect for primary school teachers!
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!
Discover the mystery of the Picts with author Barbara Henderson. Explore ancient Pictish stone carvings at the Inverness Museum, from realistic wildlife to the mysterious Pictish Beast. Uncover Scotland's lost Celtic history and find creative writing inspiration in these incredible historic artifacts. Start exploring early Scottish history today!
Author Kate Wiseman revisits the Pitt Rivers Museum, reflecting on a childhood fascination with a witch in a silvered bottle. As she explores themes of witchcraft, spells, and how people sought protection against evil, she introduces her upcoming book, "The Witch Bottle," about a girl named Egg who encounters a powerful witch.
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.
We are delighted to welcome Sue Klauber, author of Zinc and Cobalt, to the Time Tunnellers. Here is a fascinating insight into what being a secret agent in WW2 involved - and for all of this, Sue is drawing on her own family history. We feel this is going to become a Time Tunnellers Classic!... 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 →
