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    Escape With A Good Book This Easter

    If you do find yourself stuck for something gripping to read, you won’t be disappointed with any of these suggestions…


    Charlie Chaplin

    The Rags To Riches Tale Of Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin is perhaps best remembered for playing his slapstick comedy character The Tramp, the man with the moustache, bowler hat, baggy trousers and walking cane.


    Brunel

    Brunel: Building Britain’s Future

    Brunel built around a thousand miles of railway track across South Wales, the Midlands, the West Country and Ireland.


    Early bird

    Early Bird Or Night Owl?

    Why is it that some people are up with the lark, raring to start their day, while others find a later start and later bedtime suits them better?


    Literature

    Handling Closed Book Literature Texts

    Don’t panic: just because you won’t have your trusty, reliable set text in front of you doesn’t mean you need to stress out.


    April Fool's Day

    April Fool’s Day

    Many countries around the world, particularly those with colonial connections to Europe, mark April Fool’s Day, and each has its own traditions for doing so.


    French Language Day

    French Language Day

    The first known documents to be written in French are the Strasbourg Oaths, which date back to 842.


    Eat

    Eat Well Equals Study Well

    Foods containing lots of Vitamin C are essential, not only for improving your brain’s agility, but also for helping to regulate and manage any study-related stress or anxiety.


    A levels

    Homophones And Homonyms: What Are They?

    It isn’t just about homophones and homonyms, though. There are all sorts of other things in English that can cause head-scratching.


    ASMR

    Women Who Have Made Their Mark On Science And Technology

    Six women, past and present, who have contributed to scientific and technological advancements in their respective fields.