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Black History Month 2022: Influential British Figures Today

Daniel Kaluuya has appeared in a prominent role in movies such as Sicario, Judas and the Messiah, for which he won numerous awards, and the blockbuster Black Panther.


Gandhi

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi

One of Gandhi’s most famous quotes was “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”


Stephen King

Stephen King: A Literary Giant

There is something about this time of year when reading a creepy novel, such as those favoured by King, seem more appealing. Think: crisp leaves, long shadows, smoke spiraling from chimneys…


Photography

World Photography Day

To celebrate, here are five British photographers whose work, creativity and passion has significantly contributed to the UK creative industry.


The Peterloo Massacre

The Peterloo Massacre

The soldiers had sharpened their sabres before the event, premeditating the violence that occurred.


The Alchemist

Enid Blyton

Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Blyton was incredibly productive as a writer, churning out up to 20 books a year.


Cultural Diversity

What Is Cultural Diversity And Why Does It Matter?

Despite being a relatively small country, we possess a large array of different dialects, customs, music, and languages.


Serpent

Myths Of The Sea Serpent

One version of the Essex Serpent legend is depicted in a 1950s stained-glass window in Wormingford village church.


Journaling

Journaling To Improve Study

Whether you’re a school-aged child or an elderly adult, literacy must be constantly practiced in life. Journaling is a great way to refine those skills.


Historical environmentalists

Historical Environmentalists

Here are five historical environmentalists who have contributed significantly to environmental causes in their own unique ways…


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