For 300 years, from the 8th to the 11th centuries, the Vikings struck terror into the hearts of their enemies and victims. Christian monasteries and churches were their favourite targets as they had rich ornaments and gold. In fact, many Read More …
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The History of Lotteries
Would you believe that England’s first recorded lottery started on January 11th, 1569, 450 years ago. Originally lotteries started in China around 200 BC, to fund major projects, such as building the Great Wall of China. However, to Romans lotteries Read More …
The Air War in WW1
World War I happened just nine years after the Wright brothers flew the first powered aero plane, however, the benefit of air power was quickly recognised by both armies. Initially as spotters, which, inevitably led to the other side sending Read More …
Why in 1066 did William invade?
He claimed that he had been promised the English throne on the death of King Edward, however there were other claimants: Harold Godwinsson, Earl of Wessex – the most powerful man in England after the King. He claimed that on Read More …
Steamboat Willie
“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” Walt Disney, Disneyland; October 27, 1954 Do you know that Walt Disney himself was Mickey Mouse’s voice in the the Read More …
The Ancient Olympics
This year the delayed Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan, but do your children know from where they came? Do they know that they came from Ancient Greek festival, which was part of a five day festival held every Read More …
What happened to Alice’s Adventures Under Ground?
Well, it became Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland All this happened because a girl called Alice Liddell was being rowed down the Isis, (the name of the Thames at Oxford) for a picnic by Charles Dawson, a friend of her father, Read More …
Athens – where our democracy started.
It actually started in around 600BC under a wise statesman, Solon, who came up with the idea, which was taken up by the city state of Athens. Not everyone was happy, basically the wealthy, what a surprise! Therefore in 411 Read More …
What do you do now?
Term starts, your children need to have fun while learning history. They used to do this by performing our historical musicals. At the same time, they would: By default, learn their history Enjoy the songs Learn teamwork, without realising it Read More …
Let’s welcome 2021
2021 has arrived, at last! Soon: Life WILL get back to normal Social distancing WILL become a thing of the past Live theatre WILL be back Your children WILL perform for their parents Therefore, to help you get a musical, Read More …