The Lady Time Traveller

04/04/2025

Another lovely day of filming, this time as a WW2 Volunteer Tour Guide at Pendennis Castle. I'm so pleased I put sunblock on this morning!

28/03/2025

We had a beautiful morning for a spot of filming on Clevedon Pier today... watch this space for the results!

27/03/2025

What a wonderful evening!

26/03/2025

Tickets now available online!

https://clevedonpier.co.uk/event/the-roles-of-women-in-the-second-world-war/

Victory in Europe Day: Roles of Women in the Second World War!

Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with us on Thursday 8th May at Clevedon Pier

Join The Lady Time Traveller to learn all about the heroic women who stepped up during WWII to 'do their bit'. Taking on everything from factory work to joining the Armed Forces, they often overcame huge social barriers to do so. Thanks to their hard work and bravery, life for women would never be the same again😊

🍟And part of the VE Day 80th Anniversary is to eat Fish & Chips! So, join us for an early Fish & Chip evening on Thursday 8th May!🎊. The perfect ambiance to reflect and enjoy with family🫶.
Keep your eyes open for exciting future announcements about returning events in the summer👀🐟🍟🌅

Visit the link below for more info & to book your tickets⤵
https://clevedonpier.co.uk/event/the-roles-of-women-in-the-second-world-war/

25/03/2025

I'm reading In the Shadow of Queens by Alison Weir at the moment, and it jogged another memory of the Tower of London:

'During the lunch break she'd seen others watching re-enactors in Stuart costume giving a lively performance of Colonel Blood stealing the crown jewels...'

My goodness we had fun!

23/03/2025

I've been rewatching Wolf Hall this weekend; it reminded me of an event we had at the Tower of London back in the day, telling the story of Sir Thomas More. Such an incredibly moving experience, I'm so proud to have been part of the Past Pleasures team.

15/03/2025

I hadn't realised that Humphry Davy helped to give Michael Faraday his first break into the world of Science - this is definitely being added to my Industrial Revolution workshop!

Michael Faraday’s illustrated notes that show how radical scientist began his theories at London’s Royal Institution to go online

10/03/2025

Starting from April 2025! So looking forward to working with Clevedon Pier again. 🥰

Do you or someone you know work for local schools?

Are you trying to think of unique trips and sessions for your students?

As shown, we have some very exciting and educational historical sessions with the lovely The Lady Time Traveller here at Clevedon Pier coming up 🎉

With a variety of dates available to book with Emma and a choice of either a WWII or Victorian experience, what better location for your students than our Victorian and the only Grade I listed Pier in the UK! 🤩

And of course, you're more than welcome to visit us with your students for a self-led session here at the Pier if this interests you too! 😃

To enquire about a school visit at Clevedon Pier, please email [email protected] ✨

08/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day!

I've always loved the coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth I at the National Portrait Gallery; it exudes quiet strength, intelligent confidence, and a very gentle smattering of vulnerability. I could stare at her for hours - which is probably just what she was hoping for!

05/03/2025

I had such a lovely morning with Year 6 last week, they were great fun to work with. I love sharing traditional toys and games, it's amazing how addictive they can be once you get into them!

03/03/2025

I love school reviews, children really say it how it is! (The funny looking soap that was yuck was carbolic... 😂)

01/03/2025

Pendennis Castle was the perfect setting for a 'Dressing a Tudor Queen' talk this week. Now all I need is a Lady-in-Waiting to help me dress...

27/02/2025

I had the loveliest day with KS1 at St Stephen Churchtown Academy & Nursery yesterday, talking about the formidable Florence Nightingale. I found researching this so fascinating that there's now a WI talk too!

25/02/2025

This week is a bit of a milestone for The Lady Time Traveller; I'm talking about three different time periods, in three different locations in one week!

I'm so pleased and proud at how my lovely little business is growing, and I'm often reminded of the note a dear friend put in a present when I moved to Cornwall...

17/02/2025

Someone asked me at work today how long it takes for my nose to stop being red after a day outside... I've been at home an hour and a half already... 😂

14/02/2025

Love this! I often tell the story of Marianne Brocklehurst and the mummy case she opened - fearing that staff on the dahabeyah would recognise the smell, she took evasive action to avoid being caught...!

Scientists hope that smell could be a non-invasive way to judge how well-preserved a mummy is

09/02/2025

My latest Victorian outfit is complete; I'm now officially wider than most doorways!!

29/01/2025

Day 2, part 2 of Tudor workshops, and I can't even begin to explain how lovely it feels to have such wonderful feedback! I've loved History since I was a child, it's humbling to hear that I'm inspiring others to love it too. It genuinely is a dream come true! 🥰