Discover the harsh reality of Victorian child labour in Paisley's thread mills with author Lindsay Littleson. Explore how young "piecers" worked in dangerous factories, learn about the 1872 Education Act's half-timer schools, and try a creative comic strip writing task for primary history lessons.
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!
Discover how medieval banquets can bring history to life in your primary classroom. Explore fascinating facts about food, social hierarchy, and sugar sculptures, complete with classroom discussion starters and an engaging Key Stage 2 creative writing challenge. Perfect for primary school teachers planning a memorable Middle Ages history lesson!
