Tower of London

Exploring the Tower of London – AD invited to review

disclosure: we were given complimentary tickets to this location in exchange for an honest review. I’m a firm believer that History is far from boring and that the best way for children to learn about our past is to see it for themselves.  My son was learning about the Tudor period recently and I decided…Continue reading Exploring the Tower of London – AD invited to review

Signalling change – Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 021016

Last Sunday we got to see a piece of history as we joined a free tour of Banbury North Signal Box, before it’s demolished.  I’ve spent years seeing this signal box when I’ve travelled to and from Birmingham, and if I’m honest I’ve taken it totally for granted.  But we live in a world where…Continue reading Signalling change – Silent Sunday My Sunday Photo 021016

Exploring Oxford Castle Unlocked with a not so timid child

Exploring Oxford Castle Unlocked with a not so timid child

It’s no big secret that I like castles, they’ve been a passion since childhood.  It’s a passion I’m passing on to Monkey. I want him to realise that history isn’t boring, it’s not just about memorising a load of dates.  It’s real, it’s our past, it’s important.  He is constantly surprising me these days, the…Continue reading Exploring Oxford Castle Unlocked with a not so timid child