History Quest: History for Kids

It's 1955 - The Blitz Kids are grown up and on the 10th Anniversary of VE Day take a road trip to visit the new national memorials. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Autumn 1945 - With war over, the Blitz Kids are moving on with life but things are far from getting back to normal…  Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's May 1945 - The Blitz Kids celebrate the end of war in Europe, with parties and celebrations across the country.  Some things are changing fast, but other things will take time to put right. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's June 1944 - The Blitz Kids have been aware of a buzz about the preparations for D-Day but it’s all hush hush.  No one wants the Germans to know Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's May 1943 - The Blitz Kids are in town – after a trip around a near empty National Gallery, they’ve gone to the cinema to enjoy a film and talk about how their favourite pass-times have been changed by the war. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are wondering how Alice is faring on Jersey in the Channel Islands, which has been occupied by the German Forces since June 1940 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids notice how many everyday roles are being done by women, including their female relatives, now that many men have been called up. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are Digging For Victory around their homes and discover the country is increasing food production everywhere to make sure there’s enough basic food for each table. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are still attending school, although there’s quite a few changes… and don’t forget your gas mask!  Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are looking forward to Christmas 1943… and Cousin Betty is coming up to London to shop with her mother… and to see George. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are on the scrounge – looking to get hold of salvageable things to help the war effort – if they can just keep hold of their cart… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blitz Kids are finding it harder to get everyday things that they want – not just food but fuel and clothes, and they’re having to spend more and more time in queues with their ration books. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's January 1941 - There’s an air raid and the Blitz Kids are taking shelter at home, church and in the local Underground station. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's September 1939 - The Blitz Kids find themselves part of Operation Pied Piper and are being evacuated to different parts of the UK.  Where are they going… and when will they return? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's September 1939 - War is declared and the Blitz Kids watch as their neighbourhood changes. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's December 1938 - The Blitz Kids are reflecting on life in the late 1930s, and whilst there’s talk of a Europe-wide war, home life seems fairly quiet… for the moment.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II. When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her. An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back...

Yolanda find’s out what life in Britain was like for the people who emigrated to Britain on the Empire Windrush and the later ships. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda learns about why people from the Caribbean decided to make the journey to Britain and what it was like on ships like the Windrush. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda learns about what life was like in Britain after the second world war and why help was so desperately needed from the people in the British Colonies. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda looks into the history of migration in this country including the Windrush Generation arriving in Britain after the Second World War. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yolanda learns about the Caribbean immigrants who came to Britain’s aid, many on the iconic ship the Windrush. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cast iron houses were quick to build, with materials in plentiful supply... Until the price of bricks dropped, making cast iron houses too expensive to make. That's why there was only 4 cast iron houses built in Dudley! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Newcomen steam engine was a tremendous invention by Mr. Thomas Newcomen - first installed in the Black Country in 1712! This time of engine was put to work in mines all over the country, and helped to change the world. The power of steam had been known since the Ancient Greeks and had even been used to help toys move. It took many centuries until people thought to put it to work in machinery....

Roads have changed a lot, and so have vehicles! Motor vehicles, such as motorbikes and cars, as well as trams and trains, have revolutionised the lives of everyday folk. Helping people travel more easily and farther than they ever have before. Birmingham and Coventry are well known for manufacturing cars - the Black Country has been at the forefront of motor transport. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: htt...