As I continue to be part of a campaign to save our local public library from closure, I’ve been thinking a lot about what my dream library might look like. I definitely want trained librarians, a varied programme of events … Continued
It’s widely believed that Ring a Ring a Rosie had its origins in the bubonic plague, Goosey Goosey Gander was originally about religious persecution and other much loved and sung nursery rhymes may have started life commenting upon instruments of … Continued
As a staunch fan of libraries, and one who happened to be born in Africa (in Zambia), I was really interested when Africa Educational Trust approached me about their Books to Readers appeal, which is looking to raise £3000 to … Continued