Seaside history
Victorian seaside holidays
Discover how railways, bathing machines, Punch and Judy, donkey rides and seaside treats helped create the British holiday traditions we know today.
Read the seaside articleIdeas and background reading
History articles for curious young minds
Explore some of the people, places and stories behind our primary school workshops.
Pirate history
Edward Teach, “Blackbeard”
Meet one of the most notorious figures from the Golden Age of Piracy and separate some of the history from the legend.
Read the Blackbeard articleRoman history
Julius Caesar
Follow Caesar’s rise from Roman politician and general to dictator, and learn why his life and death changed Rome forever.
Read the Julius Caesar articleExploring Roman Britain
Roman York—Eboracum
Explore York’s legionary fortress, military artillery, inscriptions, bathhouse and museum objects through Ron’s own photographs.
Explore Roman YorkExploring Roman Britain
Hadrian’s Wall
Discover the frontier landscape, forts, milecastles and archaeological evidence through Ron’s visits along the Wall.
Explore Hadrian’s WallExploring Roman Britain
Roman Cavalry
Explore cavalry regiments, frontier forts, stable-barracks, saddles, weapons and ceremonial masks through archaeological evidence.
Explore Roman CavalryBring history to life
Explore the subjects through a day in your school
Our lively workshops combine knowledge, artefacts, activities and memorable participation.