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British history timeline.

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The first men and women came to Britain over two and a half million years ago. As the climate got warmer at the end of the second ice age, tribes of hunters and gatherers of food, who used simple stone tools and weapons, made their way into Britain. It was normal for them to move from place to place so they could find new resources.

These people left no literature, but they did leave many burial chambers, monuments and artifacts. Stone circles, Neolithic tombs and tools have been found all over the British Isles from the tip of Cornwall in the south to the very north of Scotland.

Britain used to be joined to the European land mass by a land bridge. It is believed that Stone Age man migrated to Britain across the land bridge. Britain became an island separate from the rest of Europe about 8,500 years ago, when melting ice formed the English Channel.

Year

What happened in Britain

The World

700,000 BC

People migrate to 'Britain' from Europe.
Britain is joined to Europe (no sea in between)
Mammoth, rhino and giant beavers live in 'Britain'
Date of earliest human tools found on Suffolk coast.

130,000 BC

Neanderthal Britain
The dominate human species is Neanderthal.

25,000 BC

Ice Age
Northern Europe and most of modern Britain is plunged into a deep Ice Age

12,000 BC

Beginning of the end of the Ice Age
Re-colonization of Britain by home sapiens.

8,500 BC

Warmer climate led to the growth of forests all over Britain.

6,000 BC

Britain becomes an Island.
The land bridge joining Britain to Europe flooded as the sea level rose

4,200 BC

Farming people arrive from Europe.

First evidence of farming
Farming quickly spread all across the British Isles. Land is cleared, wheat and barley planted , and herds of domesticated sheep, cattle, and pigs raised.

3,000 BC

New Stone Age begins: farming people arrive from Europe.

First stone circles erected.

2,800 BC

First phase of building Stonehenge

2,700 BC

Tools and weapons made from copper

2,100 BC

Bronze Age begins

First metal workers
People learn to make bronze weapons and tools.
Introduction of cremation of the dead and burials in round barrows.

Beaker culture - their name is thought to originate from the distinctive beakers that accompanied their burials. They were farmers and archers. They lived in round huts (similar to the Celts) with a low stone wall for a base. The roof was made of thatch, turf, or hides.

2,000 BC

1650 BC

Trade routes began to form

1200 BC

Small Villages were first formed

1136-1327

753

Romulus and Remus found Rome.

750 BC

Iron Age began
Iron replaces bronze as most useful metal.
Population about 150,000.

563

Birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama. He later became Buddha

509

Rome expels kings and becomes a republic.

500 BC

The Celtic people arrive from Central Europe.
The Celts were farmers and lived in small village groups in the centre of their arable fields. They were also warlike people. The Celts fought against the people of Britain and other Celtic tribes.

Next Roman Britain

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Famous celtic song performed by The Dubliners.

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Dubliners: Whiskey in the Jar (best version!!!)

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Who was Saint George? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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Queen - We Will Rock You (Official Video)

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Video - storytelling about the famous English legend.
4B, Copernico (Corsico), Italy

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Cooperative work.
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Sebastian - Ricky - Tomas - Elena - Paolo - Dario - Lorena -

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Storytelling and activities about the famous Loch Ness monster.

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Who was Nessie - the Loch Ness Monster? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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A set of activities to help you practicing English in the name of London!

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Look at the postcard from London then do the exercises to help you practise writing in English.

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360° visit London: an breathtaking virtual tour.

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Take a virtual tour of London with this incredible 360-degree interactive map

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Something about the great William Shakespeare...or...as Seby said in year 2 and still says, "William Shakes-Beer".

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Check out: St. Patrick's Day Facts Leprechauns are type of fairy in Irish folklore. Leprechauns are part of the Tuatha De Danann. Tuatha De Danann are a type of people in Irish Mytholo...

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What's the truth behind the leprechaun legend? Here's what we know about this mysterious Irish fellow.

What is a Leprechaun?

Legend has it that a leprechaun is a type of fairy that stands about as tall as a three-year-old child. A leprechaun is usually described as a bearded man who wears a green suit and hat. It's believed there are no female leprechauns to be found. According to stories, the leprechaun is a shoemaker who spends most of his time making and fixing shoes. In fact, some say when a leprechaun is near, you can hear the tap-tap-tapping of his tiny hammer as he drives nails into shoes. These little men are also said to be very mischievous and enjoy playing tricks on those they meet.

Are Leprechauns Real?

The leprechaun is thought to be a mythical creature. But old Irish tales say this little mischief-maker is real and was first spotted back in the 700s. Stories about leprechauns have been passed on for generations. As for its name, some suggest that the word "leprechaun" comes from the old Irish word luchorpán, which means small body. Others say it developed from an Irish word that means shoemaker.

What About That Pot of Gold?

Photoby Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. licensed CC BY 2.0

It's said that every leprechaun has a pot of gold that he hides deep in the Irish countryside. According to legend, the leprechaun must give this treasure away to anyone who captures him. But this little fellow won't let his treasure slip away easily. The story goes that the sneaky leprechaun can fool a person into looking away for an instant. And just like that, he vanishes into his forest home and takes his treasure with him.

Do They Always Wear Green?

Before the 1800s, leprechauns were described as wearing red suits instead of green ones. But that changed in the late 1700s when an Irish poet named William Allingham wrote about a leprechaun dressed in green. This image became the one that stuck, and it's the one we are most familiar with to this day.

Leprechauns: An Endangered Species?

Photo by Craig licensed CC BY-SA 2.0

In a small Irish town called Carlingford, leprechauns are an officially protected species. After a local claimed to see a leprechaun in the area, a law was passed in 2009 to keep the little creatures safe. According to locals, the last living leprechauns - all 236 of them - live in this region.

Shh... we're hunting leprechauns

Photo by Mike Maguire licensed CC BY 2.0

Even though they're protected here, the town of Carlingford holds a leprechaun hunt each spring. But instead of searching for real leprechauns, people track down ceramic and stuffed ones that have been hidden on a nearby mountain. Those who find a leprechaun win a cash prize.

Where Can I See Leprechauns?

We can't promise anything, but there are a few places around the world dedicated to the leprechaun:

Leprechaun Park: Mill Ends Park in Oregon is the world's smallest park. Truth be told, the park is just a flower pot full of plants in the middle of a road. But, besides that, the park is said to be home to a leprechaun colony. The story of leprechauns living here dates back to 1947. That's when a local reporter began to write stories about the park's head leprechaun named Patrick O'Toole. The park has been declared the only leprechaun colony west of Ireland. And to this day, St. Patrick's Day celebrations are held here.

Leprechaun Cavern: In the town of Carlingford, Ireland, there are underground caverns that visitors can walk through. A tour guide explains the history of leprechauns and tells tales about the leprechauns that are said to travel in these underground tunnels.

Photo by William Murphy licensed CC BY-SA 2.0

Leprechaun Museum: Found in Dublin, Ireland, this museum provides information about leprechauns beginning from the first ever sighting back in the eighth century to modern day.

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What's the truth behind the leprechaun legend? Here's what we know about this mysterious Irish fellow. Legend has it that a leprechaun is a type of fairy that stands about as tall as a three-year-old child. A leprechaun is usually described as a bearded man who wears a green suit and hat.

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Have you ever seen a Leprechaun? (Ireland)

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Have you ever seen a Leprechaun? (Ireland)

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St. Patrick's Day Song for Kids - Have You Ever Seen A Leprechaun

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The legend of the leprechaun and the pot of gold.

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The story of a legend...and how it's celebrated

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Saint Patrick's Day

By Dave Collett

St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. He was born in the fourth century and is famous for bringing Christianity into Ireland. St. Patrick's Day is a very well known Irish national holiday, which is celebrated not only in Ireland but all around the world. It falls on the 17th of March.

History of St. Patrick

St. Patrick was born to wealthy parents in the late fourth century. Until the age of 16, he thought of himself as a pagan. He was kidnapped and sold as a slave at this age by Irish marauders. It was during this capture that he turned to God.

He managed to escape after being a slave for six years and then studied in a monastery in Gaul for 12 years. This was when he knew that his 'calling' was to try and convert all the pagans in Ireland to Christianity.

St. Patrick went around Ireland founding monasteries and successfully converting people to Christianity. The Celtic Druids were very unhappy with him and tried to arrest him several times but he always managed to escape.

After 30 years of being a missionary in Ireland, he finally settled down in a place called County Down. He died on the 17th of March, AD 461.

Legend and Folklore

Shamrocks, leprechauns and the blarney stone are associated with St. Patrick's Day. Shamrocks are three-leaved clovers found growing in patches on grass. You are thought to be lucky if you find a four-leaved clover, so do keep it if you ever come across one!

Leprechauns are little Irish fairies, and they are thought to work as shoe-makers for other fairies. The Irish say that if a leprechaun is caught by a human, he will reveal where he hides his pot of gold. On this day, pictures of shamrocks and leprechauns are hung everywhere. Some people even dress up as leprechauns complete with their big green hats!

The village of Blarney is situated northwest of the Irish city of Cork. Blarney comes from the Irish word 'An blarna', meaning the plain. Blarney Castle is a very famous castle in this village and is 90 feet tall. The world famous Blarney Stone is on the top story. It is said that if one kisses this stone, one will be given the gift of eloquence, meaning to have beautiful speaking abilities. Nowadays, the word blarney means the ability to influence and coax with fair words and soft speech without offending.

Legend also says that St. Patrick could raise people from the dead. He is well-known for driving the snakes out of Ireland, although many people dispute how true this is! Another great story was how he used the shamrock, with its three leaves, to explain the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost) to his followers.

What Do People Do on St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated world-wide with people dancing and singing in Irish pubs, watching the St. Patrick's Day parade, drinking 'green' beer, wearing green clothes and just generally having a good time. Children in Ireland have a tradition of pinching their friends who don't wear green on this day!

Traditional Food and Drink on St. Patrick's Day

Bacon and cabbage is what most people have on this day. Another popular dish is Irish soda bread and potato pancakes. Irish pub owners go crazy on this day, putting green food colouring into their beers and traditional Irish Guinness Stout is a sell out in all Irish pubs! People also drink lots of Irish coffee, which is made with warm whiskey, sugar, coffee and topped off with cream. Sounds delicious? It is!

Irish Proverbs

The Irish have many proverbs but here are some favourites.

Better the coldness of a friend than the sweetness of an enemy.

Be nice to them on the way up. You might meet them all on the way down.

Let your anger set with the sun and not rise again with it.

Irish Humour

The Irish are famous for their jokes and good nature. Here's an example:

Definition of an Irish husband:
He hasn't kissed his wife in 20 years but he will kill any man who does!

Now that you know almost everything about St. Patrick's Day, go out on March the 17th and enjoy yourselves! Why not try and spot a leprechaun or two to find your pot of gold...?

Whatever it may be, don't forget to wear green on this special day!

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Activities and fun about St. Patrick's Day. CLIL activities, too!

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There are several elements of this Irish festival that children love to find out about and you can find numerous online resources to help you prepare a very culturally rewarding lesson for both you and your young learners. This festival is full of magical stones, Irish fairies, hidden treasure, lucky charms; everything's green and there's even a rainbow with secrets at the end of it. What more could you ask for in a fantasy filled English lesson.
Aims

Teaching your learners about an increasingly popular festival - learning a language is not just about vocabulary and grammar, culture is an integral part of language learning that should be encouraged not neglected

Introducing St Patrick's Day related vocabulary: shamrock, leprechaun, pot of gold, rainbow, four-leaf clover, blarney stone...

Eliciting imaginative stories - students create fantasy stories (about the magical Blarney Stone)

Following instructions / learning by doing - listening and following a recipe

For younger learners - creating a book about 'all things green'

Background
For some background knowledge about who St. Patrick was and what he did, go to this link:
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/patrick

Why not make your own class stone? To save time try and find a large stone outside - ask first before removing it! Clean it up and place it on a table in the middle of the room so that everyone can see it. You could use this as a lead in to your St Patrick's Day lesson. It will certainly get them interested. Just say; 'This stone is magic. What do you think will happen if I kiss it?' From this starting point they can imagine all sorts of stories. In pairs they could imagine something magical that happens when you kiss the stone.

Introduce the Irish Leprechaun with a colour picture and a couple of sentences similar to the ones above.

Organise a pot of gold treasure hunt with your class. This could be within the classroom itself or find out about the possibility of doing it outside in the playground. Split the class into groups.

You could write a series of rhyming clues on an Irish theme. Such as:

It's green, it's round, it's on the ground, underneath a tree.

He loves his gold, he's small but bold, find him behind the blackboard.

Under the stairs where it's cold is where you'll find the pot of gold.

Each time a group thinks they've found the answer they have one guess and can take one look where they think the next clue might be. If they are right they get a point and must read the clue to the rest of the class. If they are wrong they get a minus point - this will encourage them to really think before shouting out answers.

For ideas on making a book on everything green go to this link. You can only see the thumbnail sizes of all their activities if you aren't a member but this can give you ideas of what to include in your book:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/books/colors/green/

1 cup butter

1 egg

1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

food colouring for icing

Irish flag cookies ingredients:

Preparation:
Cream together butter and confectioner's sugar in a large bowl. Beat in vanilla and egg extract. Mix well. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Blend into the butter mixture. Divide dough into thirds and shape them into balls. Taking 1/3 of the dough at a time, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. With a knife, cut dough into rectangles about 2 inches high by 3 inches long. (6 x 8 cm). Place rectangles on an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven until they turn light brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Frost cookies with Irish Flag Frosting. Make a 1 inch green stripe on the left side of the rectangles and a 1 inch orange strip on the right side, leaving the middle one inch unfrosted.

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History for kids.

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How to trap a Leprechaun (brainstorming)

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How to trap a Leprechaun (brainstorming)

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How to raise interest

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How To Trap a Leprechaun Official Book Trailer Sue Fliess

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Loch Lomond Lyrics - Runrig Ft. The Tartan Army

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Famous traditional Scottish song.

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Beautiful Irish song, with lyrics. Performed The Dubliners.

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A Nation Once Again - The Dubliners - With Lyrics

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One of the most touching songs by the U2 about the Irish cause. This is about the "Bloody Sunday"  (January 30th, 1972).
English Paratroopers from " Para 1"  shot and ran over and killed 12 Irish people by gunfire and 2 by running them over intentionally  with military vehicle. Other 12 were shot but did not die. Therefore: 14 deaths and 12 serious injuries.
LYRICS:
I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes
And make it go away
How long
How long must we sing this song
How long, how long
Cause tonight, we can be as one
Tonight

Broken bottles under children's feet
Bodies strewn across the dead end street
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up
Puts my back up against the wall

Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday bloody sunday

And the battle's just begun
There's many lost, but tell me who has won
The trench is dug within our hearts
And mothers, children, brothers, sisters
Torn apart

Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday

How long
How long must we sing this song
How long, how long
Cause tonight, we can be as one
Tonight, tonight. Tonignt, tonight

Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Wipe the tears from your eyes
Wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
Oh, wipe your tears away
(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)
Oh, wipe your blood shot eyes
(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)

Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday)
Sunday, Bloody Sunday (Sunday, Bloody Sunday)

And it's true we are immune
When fact is fiction and TV reality
And today the millions cry
We eat and drink while tomorrow they die

(Sunday, Bloody Sunday)

The real battle just begun
To claim the victory Jesus won
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Sunday Bloody Sunday (Live From Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado, USA / 1983 / Remastered 2021)

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Another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd (England)

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Another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd (England)

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One of the most known songs by legendary band Pink Floyd.

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Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (HQ)

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Music video by The Beatles performing Yellow Submarine. (C)

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The Beatles - The Beatles - Yellow Submarine (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

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Englishman in New York - Sting (England)

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Englishman in New York - Sting (England)

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Music video by Sting performing Englishman In New York. (C) 1987 A&M Records

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Side is a famous song by Travis, a Scottish rock band.
Here the official video for "Side", taken from Travis' third studio album, 'The Invisible Band' (2001), released on Independiente Records.

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Run to the hills - Iron Maiden (England)

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Run to the hills - Iron Maiden (England)

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This is a famous hit about Colonialism and Imperialsm.

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Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills (Official Video)

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Rebel Rebel by David Bowie...performed by Rockin2000

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Rebel Rebel by David Bowie...performed by Rockin2000

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Ok, my dwarfs, here you can find the hit "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie performed by Rockin1000 the biggest band on Earth. Of course, the bassist you can see at 1:27 is your Miss Angela.

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Rebel Rebel - Rockin'1000 That's Live Official

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Learn about Ireland and it's provinces and capitals with this fun educational music video.

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Learn about the United Kindoms countries and capitals with this fun and educational, catchy animated video.  And don't forget to sing along!

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Music video to learn about Scotland.

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Scotland. - Geography and Subdivisions | Countries of the World

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Learn about Scotland's geography

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10 interesting facts about Scotland.

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Scotland: 10 Interesting Facts about Country’s History and Customs

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English Breakfast - Full English Breakfast

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English Breakfast - Full English Breakfast

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On Saturdays and Sundays, English people have a full English breakfast. Let's discover it!

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Quick history of England.

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History of England.

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Some interesting facts about Wales

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Travel tips and country facts by Datacube

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Fun Facts about Wales for Kids – Countries of the United Kingdom (Educational Top 5)

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You can learn the differences between British accents and dialects.

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Learn British accents and dialects – Cockney, RP, Northern, and more!

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Born from the pen of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr.Watson are so popular that people go in search of Baker Street in London, hoping to find some traces of them.

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A catchy song by the historical punk rock band The Clash

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The Clash - London Calling (Official Video)

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Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin (England)

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Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin (England)

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There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she can get what she came for

And she's buying a stairway to heaven

There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know, sometimes words have two meanings
In the tree by the brook there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven

It makes me wonder
It makes me wonder

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who stand looking

It makes me wonder
It really makes me wonder

And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune
Then the piper will lead us to reason
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forest will echo with laughter

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
Don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the may queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by
But in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on

And it makes me wonder

Your head is humming and it won't go
In case you don't know
The piper's calling you to join him
Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow
And did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our souls
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you, at last
When all are one and one is all, yeah
To be a rock and not to roll

And she's buying a stairway to heaven

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Lyrics video for Space Oddity by Sir David Bowie.

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Lyrics video of one of the best songs ever by the Cure.

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Lyrics video of a fantastic song. Theme: the importance of being considered and loved.

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Learn about a great Queen. Activities and games, too.

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Who was Elizabeth I? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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From geography to currency, passing through legends and traditions...what you need to know about the U.

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Read about the UK then do the exercises to help you practise your reading in English.

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The laws about Sir Isac Newton.

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Sir Isaac Newton once said, "What we know is a drop. What we don't know is an ocean." Newton was a deep thinker who wanted to know more. He was curious. He became one of the most prominent mathematicians of his time. He discovered the theory of gravity, as well as ideas about the nature of color and light.

Sir Isaac Newton was born in 1643. His father, a farmer, died three months before Newton was born. Isaac's grandmother raised him. When he was eighteen, he went to Cambridge University where he studied mathematics, physics and astronomy.

Fun Facts about Sir Isaac Newton for Kids

Cambridge closed for two years because of an epidemic of the plague. When it reopened, Newton returned. He later became a professor there.

Newton had many leadership roles. He was the warden of the Royal Mint, which meant he took care of the country's money. He was also the president of the Royal Society.

Newton was brilliant, but he was difficult to be around. He argued with other scientists and was often grumpy.

Sir Isaac Newton was born prematurely. He was tiny and very weak. He was not expected to live, but he did.

Sir Isaac Newton loved school, math and science as a child. When he was 12, his mother returned for him after her second husband died. She pulled him out of school to make him a farmer. He did not like farming. Finally, he went back to school.

When Newton went to college, he waited tables and cleaned the rooms of wealthy students.

Sir Isaac Newton Vocabulary

Learn More All About Sir Isaac Newton

View this video about Sir Isaac Newton:

A video explaining the laws of Sir Isaac Newton.

Sir Isaac Newton Q&A

Question: Was Sir Isaac Newton married?

Answer: Sir Isaac Newton never married and he had few friends. He preferred to work alone.

Enjoyed the Easy Science for Kids Website all about Sir Isaac Newton info? Take the FREE & fun all about Sir Isaac Newton quiz and download FREE Sir Isaac Newton worksheet for kids. For lengthy info click here.

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A man who found his fortune in London.

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Who was Dick Whittington? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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A Celtic heroine.

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Who was Boudica? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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The legend of Robin Hood and the Sherwood forest

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The suffragettes revolution: women and their right to vote.

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Who was Emmeline Pankhurst? Watch this story, one of our 'British tales' videos about characters and people from British history, to find out!

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Tagul by 4 A Copernico. + Radmila (Job Shadowing from Serbia)

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+ Radmila (Job S from Serbia)

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Our tagul about the Leprechaun.
+ Nenad, Bojan and Marko (Job Shadowing from Serbia)

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Synthetic phonic alphabetic chart with sounds

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Map of the territory of the U.K.: mountains and seas.

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From JollyPhonics - Grammar1 Workbook 4 - page 14.

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Revise Scotland with these speaking cards

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Use these cards to speak and revise Scotland.

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Complete the map.

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Maths and Arts colouring page

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An archive of resources about famous people in history. Look for the British ones!

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Primary Resources: History: Famous People

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Primary Resources - free worksheets, lesson plans and teaching ideas for primary and elementary teachers.

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Of course, Beatles are a legend not only in the U.K. but in the whole world! They were appointed "Sirs" by Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Beatles were an English rock band, started in Liverpool, England in 1960. The members of the band were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Most people say they are the most successful and influential band in the history of popular music. The group were a main part of the creation of 1960s counterculture. They began as a skiffle and beat band and were influenced by 1950s American rock and roll. They later used parts of classical music and Indian music.

Their main songwriters were Lennon and McCartney. Before The Beatles became popular, they played in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years between 1960 and 1963, with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. They went through many drummers, including Pete Best, before finally asking Ringo Starr to join in 1962. Sutcliffe also quit, meaning Paul McCartney started playing the bass instead. Brian Epstein was their manager and George Martin produced most of their music. Their first single was " Love Me Do", in late 1962. It was a hit and they became popular in the United Kingdom. As they became more popular, the press called the popularity " Beatlemania".

By 1964, the Beatles were worldwide stars and led the " British Invasion" of the United States. They brought out some of the best-selling albums of the 1960s, with twelve studio albums. They broke-up in 1970. John Lennon was later murdered in New York City in 1980 and George Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001. McCartney and Starr still make music.

History of the Beatles

Starting in 1956, John Lennon and several of his friends played in a British band called the Quarrymen. Over the next few years, the members of the band changed, and by 1960, the band was called the Beatles. They did not have their first hit until 1962. In February 1963 their song, "Please Please Me", reached the number 1 position on the British charts. This was the first of a record 15 British number 1 singles. They first came to the United States in 1964. They were met at the airport by thousands of screaming American teenagers. The Beatles were so popular that they were attacked by screaming fans everywhere they went around the world. The effect they had on their fans was known as 'Beatlemania'. The Beatles made their first live American television appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on 9 February 1964. About 74 million viewers - about half of the American population - watched the group perform on the show. Beatles songs soon filled the top 5 places on the American top 40 chart - a record that has never been matched.

After the Beatles became so popular in the United States, other British bands, such as The Rolling Stones, The Animals, The Kinks and Gerry and the Pacemakers had songs become hits there as well. So many British bands became popular after the Beatles' success that this time became known in America as the " British Invasion".

Towards the mid 1960s, The Beatles became bolder with their style of music. This largely started in 1965, with the release of the album " Rubber Soul", and hit a peak in 1967 with the release of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", which was named as the greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. They were also named the most influential artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, because their music, clothing style, and attitudes shaped much of what was popular among young people in the 1960s.

The Beatles became so popular that no regular concert venue was big enough for their concerts. This led to them playing the first ever stadium rock concert at Shea Stadium in America, to around 50,000 people. The Beatles stopped touring and playing live music in 1966 because they were sick of audiences screaming so loudly that their music could not be heard. They were also tired of the pressures of touring. Among other things, they were so popular that thousands of people would gather outside the hotels they stayed in day and night meaning that they could never leave their rooms unless they were playing a concert.

The Beatles broke up in 1970 because of the pressures of fame and each member becoming more independent both in their personal lives and musically. In 1973 the two-disc sets "1962-1966" (the "Red Album") and "1967-1970" "(the "Blue Album") were released. These were both re-released on CD in 1993.

After breaking up

The band was still very popular all over the world after they broke up. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, they are the highest-selling recording artists ever. They have sold more than one billion records, including albums and singles. Their music is still important and still influences many musicians. Musicians today perform cover versions of Beatles songs, and people everywhere still listen to their music. Their song 'Yesterday' has been recorded by more artists than any other song. It is also the song that has been played the most on radio ever.

The Beatles made thirteen albums and twenty-six singles together. They also started their own record label, Apple Records. They made two movies, A Hard Day's Night and , where they appeared as actors. Later they made Magical Mystery Tour, a television special. Yellow Submarine was a cartoon movie based on their music. showed them working on a new album.

After the Beatles broke up in 1969, all four members started their own solo careers.

John Lennon became a famous peace activist in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He wrote successful songs including "Give Peace a Chance", " Imagine", and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". John Lennon was murdered on December 8, 1980 outside his home in New York. Part of Central Park in New York and an airport in Liverpool are named in his honor.

The other three Beatles got together in the 1990s to make two new records. They used demo recordings of two John Lennon songs and added their own new parts. Producer Jeff Lynne helped them so all four members could appear on the songs. The songs were "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love". Both were top 5 hits in the UK in 1995 and 1996.

Paul McCartney started the band "Wings" with his wife Linda. In 1977 his song, "Mull of Kintyre", became the biggest selling single in British history. It sold even more copies than the Beatles' singles. Paul McCartney was knighted in 1997.

George Harrison and Ringo Starr had early success as solo artists but were less successful later on. George formed the group the Traveling Wilburys in the 80s with other rock legends Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. George Harrison died of cancer on November 29, 2001. Ringo still tours the world with his "All Starr Band" and was knighted in 2018.

The Beatles made 13 very successful albums during their active years from 1960-1970. Listed below are the albums made during their career.

Compilations

A Hard Day's Night (1964), directed by Richard Leste, co-starred Wilfrid Brambell, Norman Rossington, John Junkin, Lionel Blair, Victor Spinetti, and Derek Nimmo

(1965), directed by Lester, co-starred Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti and Roy Kinnear

Magical Mystery Tour (1967), hour-long TV special, with Ivor Cutler and Jessie Robins

(1970), documentary film about the making of the album with the same name; producer George Martin and road manager Mal Evans appear briefly on camera, as do Yoko Ono/his uncle Nizaemon Kataoka (13th)admired performance of Kouichirou OHI/Tazou Sumita; his grandson (TOM)TAKASHI OHI/大井孝 also a worldly respectable follow,; and Heather McCartney

Children of the Beatles

Paul McCartney's daughter Stella McCartney has had a successful career as a clothing designer.

John Lennon's sons Sean Lennon and Julian Lennon have had successful musical careers. Sean has been involved in a number of bands: Cibo Matto, and Dopo Yume.

References

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A quick guide to the Beatles.

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The Beatles, or the Fab Four, were one of the most famous bands in the history of pop music.
The line-up:

John Lennon (vocalist): born 9 October 1940, died 8 December 1980
Paul McCartney (vocalist and guitarist): born 18 June 1942
George Harrison (vocalist and guitarist): born 25 February 1943, died 29 November 2001
Ringo Starr (drummer): born 7 July 1940

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CBBC - Newsround - Who were The Beatles?

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Beatles and CLIL! :)

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Teacher Resources | The Beatles Story, Liverpool

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Customs, Culture and Traditions from the U.K.

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British Culture, British Customs and British Traditions

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Learn about british culture, customs and traditions. Sometimes interesting, sometimes funny, sometimes downright weird.

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All about British life and culture.

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Downloadable resources for primary school.

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Great Britain/UK Primary Resources, Queen, Britian - Page 1

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Great Britain/United Kingdom teaching resources for Key Stage 1. Created for teachers, by teachers! Professional Europe teaching resources.

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Tagul of Nessie by Aurora g. 4a

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Giorgia's version of Nessie.

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The WeSchool space for "The VIPs of the U.K." module.

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Login. Get superpowers! Sign in with your Weschool's account

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Here you can revise the program and the grammar chart.

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Traditionally, grammar was seen as a formal academic subject, far too difficult for young children to learn. However, with the Jolly Grammar programme, young children can be introduced to grammatical concepts in a fun and accessible way.

The Jolly Grammar Handbooks provide enough lesson plans and activity pages for 36 weeks, with two one-hour lessons per week. The first of these lessons is devoted to spelling and to increasing the children's phonic knowledge. The second lesson focuses on teaching grammar. The term 'grammar' is used loosely here, and the Jolly Grammar lessons introduce such topics as sentence structure, antonyms and synonyms, punctuation, and dictionary work, as well as teaching the children about parts of speech. Teachers can use Jolly Grammar twice a week to cover the structural aspects of the English language, and devote their remaining literacy lessons to other areas, such as group reading, creative writing, and comprehension exercises.

Just as each letter sound was introduced with an accompanying story and action in Jolly Phonics, Jolly Grammar introduces each different part of speech with an associated colour and action. The colours and actions not only make the grammar lessons fun for the children, but also make the grammatical terms easier for them to learn. The colours used to introduce each part of speech are the same as those used in Montessori schools. The actions are as follows (see table below).

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Free downloadable resource to revise and refresh Jolly Phonics and not only!

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Free Phonics Downloads - Worksheets, Guides, Checklists and More! - Jolly Learning Jolly Learning

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Free phonics downloads for parents and teachers. These free Jolly Phonics, Jolly Grammar and Jolly Music resources can be used in class or at home.

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Nessie by Simone R.

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Mattia's version of Nessie.

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Dorian's art!

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Here's Luca's art!

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A fantastic Nessie by Carlo!

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A rat's biggest dream...
When a little rat named Remy tries to become a chef in a famous French restaurant, there's bound to be trouble.
*Review: here.*

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Bedtime Story for Kids - Disney RATATOUILLE (Restaurant Mouse) Storytime

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Read and revise silent sounds from a to z.

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Stonehenge is an ancient stone circle in England north of Salisbury. Believed to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old, it is surrounded by mystery.

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The History of Stonehenge for Kids: Stonehenge for Children - FreeSchool

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Stonehenge is one of the world's most famous monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire, and its giant stones can be seen from miles around.

Stonehenge was built over many hundreds of years. Work began in the late Neolithic Age, around 3000BC. Over the next thousand years, people made many changes to the monument. The last changes were made in the early Bronze Age, around 1500BC.

We may never know exactly why Stonehenge was built, but people probably gathered there for religious ceremonies.

Explore what Stonehenge looked like 4,000 years ago.

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The first task was to cut the boulders into shape. Archaeologists believe that the ancient Britons hammered wedges of wood into cracks in the stone.

When the wood was soaked in water, it expanded and split the stone. Next, the builders used chisels and hammers to shape them.

The stones were then transported to the building site. They were probably carried on rafts down rivers, then dragged overland by teams of men and oxen. It's believed that the stones were placed on giant wooden sledges and pulled along the ground using log rollers.

The builders dug deep ditches for the stones. Then they pulled on ropes to raise them and packed the ditches with rocks to hold the stones in place.

Why did the ancient Britons build such a massive monument at Stonehenge? What exactly went on at this sacred site?

Some people think that Stonehenge was used to study the movements of the Sun and Moon. Other people think it was a place of healing.

The ancient Britons believed that the Sun and Moon had a special power over their lives. It is very likely that they held special ceremonies at Stonehenge on Midsummer's Day (the longest day of the year) and on Midwinter's Day (the shortest day of the year).

Many experts believe that Stonehenge was used for funerals. They suggest that people carried the dead along the River Avon, and then walked up to Stonehenge in a grand procession. The most important funeral ceremony of the year was probably held on Midwinter's Night at Stonehenge.

Stonehenge is just one of hundreds of stone circles that have been found in Britain. During the early Bronze Age, circles built from stone or wood played a very important part in the religious life of the British people.

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What is Stonehenge? Find out about the history of Stonehenge in this BBC Bitesize KS2 History guide.

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Tristan visits London.

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FUNNY STORY FOR KIDS - Tristan the Travel Bug Visits London

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An archive of different Special Days

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© British Council
The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

ICP#: 10044692

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Quick history - know more about it!

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The mystery surrounding it.

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How Was Stonehenge Created? | Animated History

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Refresh and discover more about Sherlock Holmes and the other VIPs.

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Who is the most famous fictional detective to have roamed the streets of London? Join Wendy as she learns about Sherlock Holmes.

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A worksheet

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Play the detective games!

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Inspiring a Young Detective
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My youngest son LOVES to play detective. He's a Sherlock Holmes fan, and he enjoys trying to solve mysteries on his own. We searched high and low for a trench coat and detective hat, and lucked out with a nice coat from the thrift store and a Sherlock Holmes style hat from the dime store. With the addition of a mustache and Spy glasses (with secret rear-view mirrors), he is ready to take on any case that presents itself.

If you have a mystery-loving kid, check out the list of activities my junior detective enjoys, plus a free printable activity!

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Activities for Kid Detectives - Learning Table

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A great archive of resources. Here you can practice with Sherlock Holmes' activities.

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70 000+ Free ESL, EFL worksheets made by teachers for teachers

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Free ESL and EFL printable worksheets and handouts for teaching/learning English as a second/foreign language

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Wiki.

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Sherlock Holmes Facts for Kids | KidzSearch.com

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Many of the stories were made into movies and television dramas. He is a detective (He tries to find out who did a crime). He is famous for his detective skills and for solving mysteries. There is a monument in London dedicated to him.

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A nice mind-map with curiosities and facts about Nessie.

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An infographic about comparing the two types of literature.

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An infographic about the Leprechaun.