Over the years I have worked in a lot of classrooms, all over the north of England (and beyond, on occasion). A couple of weeks ago, however, I looked out of the classroom window and it took my breath away. This is what I saw …

I’ve seen everything from brick walls and rooftops to fields and playgrounds, from housing estates and roads to woods and parks. Many have been very pleasant views. But this one made me itch to explore it, and (otherwise it wouldn’t be here) to take a picture of it!

Wherever you are, however, and whatever the views are like near you, please feel free to contact me to arrange for one of my historical characters to visit your school. It’s a lovely way to get a view of the past!