Gillian Clements

In 1066 a great battle took place in England between the Anglo-Saxons and the invading Normans. Its result would determine a new course of history.…

Guy Fawkes was about to blow up the Houses of Parliament when the Gunpowder Plot was discovered in 1606. Find out who else was involved…

1969 was a pivotal year in space exploration. US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon.There are some moments…

In 1588 the Spanish Armada set sail for English shores. What followed was one of the most important sea battles in Elizabeth I's reign. There…

In 1940 Britain was in the grip of World War 2. When Germany began to send bomber planes over Britain, one of the greatest battles…

Remembrance Day: Every year, crowds of people come together to remember young men and women who fought and died in the First World War and…

On 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They…

In 1666 a fire started in Pudding Lane in London. Soon the flames spread and no one could stop them. The Great Fire bought down…

As the longest-reigning British monarch, it's hard to believe that when Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen - so…

The book tells the story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. From her birth, the royal experiences of World War II, to the exciting…

In 1666 London is burning - a great fire sweeps through the city, destroying many buildings. Discover how the fire came about and read about…