Once upon a time…

Once upon a time…

For many children the world over, memories of childhood include listening to wonderful stories whether at home or at school. Some stories are soon forgotten but others remain firmly embedded in our memories and stay there for our whole life. Some of the most enduring stories that are told to children and passed down the generations from grandparents to parents are known as ‘Fairy tales’ and are...

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The Incredible Lewis Chessmen

The Incredible Lewis Chessmen

There is an old saying that ‘truth is stranger than fiction’ and occasionally we hear of a true story that has all the ingredients of a thriller like Indiana Jones but is far more fascinating because it is grounded in real life. This is nowhere more evident than in the story of some old chess pieces found on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and now on display in the Royal Museum in...

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