Christopher Columbus
Discoverer
Known to generations of schoolchildren as 'the man who discovered America', Christopher Columbus was in fact trying to find a westward sea passage to the Orient when his fleet landed in the New World in 1492. This unintentional discovery was to... Read More
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill
Statesman
The Right Honourable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, FRS PC (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman, best known as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. At various times a soldier,... Read More
Wackford Squeers
Head Master
When Mr Squeers left the schoolroom for the night, he betook himself, as has been before remarked, to his own fireside, which was situated--not in the room in which Nicholas had supped on the night of his arrival, but in a smaller apartment in the... Read More
Mary Stuart
Queen Of Scots
Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace on 7th December 1542, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Six days after her birth her father died, and she became Queen of Scotland. From her infancy, Scotland's rival pro-English and... Read More
Henry VIII
King
After the death of his elder brother Arthur in 1502, Henry VIII became heir to the English throne. Seven years later and of impressive stature - he was six foot tall and keenly athletic - he was crowned King of England and quickly married to his... Read More