Kids in the Past

Hosted ByBex and Dan

Listen to the diary entries of Edward Hampton and discover what life was like between 1914 and 1918. What subjects were taught at school, what could people do for entertainment and how did children help with the war effort?

Explore what it was like to be a child during different times in history!

Listen to the diary entries of Edward Hampton and discover what life was like between 1914 and 1918. What subjects were taught at school, what could people do for entertainment and how did children help with the war effort?

Then, Dan and Bex have found a book that transports them back to Victorian Britain! They’re exploring all the grim and nasty jobs that children just like you had to do in the past, from picking up poop to popping up chimneys.

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All Episodes

World War 1 Propaganda (Edward’s Diary)

People are desperate for news about the war – but not every report can be trusted. Government needs more and more men to join up and Edward notices an increase in the use of propaganda to encourage men to join up.

World War 1 Propaganda (Edward’s Diary)

People are desperate for news about the war – but not every report can be trusted. Government needs more and more men to join up and Edward notices an increase in the use of propaganda to encourage men to join up.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://…

Homes and Schools become Military Hospitals in 1916 (Edward’s Diary)

Edward talks with Mother about how many homes and schools have become military hospitals – even his rich grandmother has agreed to take in the wounded.

Homes and Schools become Military Hospitals in 1916 (Edward’s Diary)

Edward talks with Mother about how many homes and schools have become military hospitals – even his rich grandmother has agreed to take in the wounded.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

Recruitment and Conscription in World War 1 (Edward’s Diary)

Recruitment and Conscription in World War 1 (Edward’s Diary)

Father is back home on leave, and explains to Edward why the Government has had to introduce conscription.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How was society changing in 1916? (Edward’s Diary)

Edward and Sid talk about how things have changed – anything with a German name is treated with suspicion, there are many new laws and women increasingly are filling the roles left by the men.

How was society changing in 1916? (Edward’s Diary)

Edward and Sid talk about how things have changed – anything with a German name is treated with suspicion, there are many new laws and women increasingly are filling the roles left by the men.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusS…

An Update On The War in 1916 (Edward’s Diary)

London 1916 and the war shows no sign of ending – the Battle of The Somme has shocked the nation, Londoners are experiencing changes and Edward’s father may be in the thick of it…