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William Maxwell escapes the Tower!

William Maxwell was part of a group who didn’t think that the English King, George I, nor his descendants, had the right to the English throne.  They had schemes to restore their chosen monarchs to the throne. When captured, some of the grou…

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William Maxwell escapes the Tower!

William Maxwell was part of a group who didn’t think that the English King, George I, nor his descendants, had the right to the English throne. 
They had schemes to restore their chosen monarchs to the throne.
When captured, some of the gr…

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The Week Junior Show is coming soon

The Week Junior is a magazine for people like you!
It’s filled with news stories and tonnes of information, plus games, quizzes and loads more.
It’s basically the only thing you need to help you understand the world.
The Week Junior Show…

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Hugh Draper: Magic at the Tower of London

Hugh Draper was a wealthy innkeeper from Bristol.  He was popular with his neighbours and was quite an ordinary person.  So how did he end up in the Tower of London? Hugh was interested in sorcery and the occult – these are theories abo…

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Hugh Draper: Magic at the Tower of London

Hugh Draper was a wealthy innkeeper from Bristol.  He was popular with his neighbours and was quite an ordinary person. 
So how did he end up in the Tower of London?
Hugh was interested in sorcery and the occult – these are theories a…

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Sir Walter Raleigh and secret marriages

In Locked Up in The Tower, Annabel’s uncle is a Beefeater, one of the special Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London! He’s always telling her about the famous prisoners the Tower of London has held over the years so she’…

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Sir Walter Raleigh and secret marriages

In Locked Up in The Tower, Annabel’s uncle is a Beefeater, one of the special Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London!
He’s always telling her about the famous prisoners the Tower of London has held over the years so she&rsquo…

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Horrible Histories, A New Prime Minister and More Yes No!

This week, we hear from Nick Frost and Sebastian Coates, stars of the new Horrible Histories movie, as well as catching up with our favourite, Techno Mum! George runs through the news from the past week, including getting a new Prime Minister. 

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Dinosaur Zoos & The Home Of The Komodo Dragon

We chat to the director of the Edinburgh Fringe’s Dinosaur Zoo, Scott Wright, about the power of imagination AND about how dinosaurs could see in the dark! Plus, Dan takes a quick trip to Komodo Island, where the spectacular Komodo Dragons roam. We als…

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‘Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans’ Stars Nick Frost & Sebastian Croft Chat To Dan!