There are many ways you can try to get children interested in history but a surefire way is to tell them all the yucky, smelly, silly and stupid bits. And that’s why Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories is such a brilliant concept. The first book in the series was published all the way back in 1993... Continue Reading →
London Museum Docklands – The Big Dig
Ever wondered what treasures lie underneath London? Or what artefacts might have been left behind by its former inhabitants, perhaps from centuries ago? Or if you’ve ever fancied being an archaeologist - the Big Dig at the London Museum Docklands is on again this year. We went last year when my daughter was seven -... Continue Reading →