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    Bicycles

    Bicycles: From Dangerous Designs…

    Whilst the four-foot-high saddle of the Penny Farthing made it very difficult for riders to mount and offered a dangerously unstable ride, this new model gave rise to the first bicycle clubs and competitions.


    Einstein's

    Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity

    Einstein’s Theory of Relativity encompasses two main elements: Special (linked to physical phenomena in the absence of gravity) and General (which explores the laws of gravity).


    Music

    The Power Of Music

    Music has a unique ability to captivate our brains (hence you might get a jingle stuck in your head), but not all music is created equal in the eyes (or rather, ears) of our brains.


    Learning Beyond Borders

    Learning Beyond Borders

    Learning beyond borders is not just a concept; it’s a mindset—a commitment to embracing diversity, fostering dialogue, and seeking knowledge wherever it may be found.


    Hay fever

    Study, Exams And Hay Fever

    Hay fever season used to typically begin around May or June time. However, recently there has been speculation that it will begin earlier every year.


    The Bromsgrove Guild

    The Bromsgrove Guild

    The years leading up to World War One were seen as The Guild’s golden age.


    Dune

    Why Frank Herbert’s Dune Still Resonates With Readers Today

    Yes, there’s highly futuristic technology in Dune. But it’s always the qualities of humanity that shine through, giving solid anchor points for our reading.


    Book

    Book Recommendation For May

    A unique step-by-step visual guide, Computer-Coding Games For Kids is a great introduction to the world of coding,


    Exam

    Navigating Exam Anxiety

    As the exam season begins, many students find themselves grappling with a familiar foe: anxiety.


    Printed

    Are Printed Articles A Dying Medium?

    Printed publications have historically served as cultural artefacts, capturing moments in time and preserving them for future generations.