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Science Fiction From The Social To The Cosmic…

Shelley’s Frankenstein is often regarded as one of the earliest examples of Science Fiction, whilst author Ray Bradbury has said of Verne’s influence, “We are all, in one way or the other, the children of Jules Verne.”

Whether you’re already a full-fledged novelist, or have yet to put pen to paper, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting (and accessible!) competitions running in 2021.

Who Was Samuel Pepys? Samuel Pepys (pronounced ‘Peeps’) was a British public servant, naval admiral and later MP, who was born to tailor John Pepys and his wife Margaret, on Fleet Street, London in February 1633. In 1642, when Samuel was nine years-old, the English Civil War Broke out, leading to the execution of King […]

Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19th 1809, was one of the most influential American writers of the nineteenth century. He was a renowned critic, writer, poet, and editor, famous for his dark and mysterious writing style. Here is a list of reasons why we keep going back to the work of Edgar Allan Poe… His […]

Alexandrina Victoria was the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from the 20th June 1837 until her death in January 1901. Her reign was 63 years and 7 months, considerably longer than that of her predecessors, consequently the era she reigned is known as the Victorian Era, a hugely influential period […]

Although you might be thinking it’s too early to start planning for your career whilst preparing for your GCSEs, the earlier you start writing your CV, the easier it can be to keep track of your achievements.

One of Frost’s best-loved poems, ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ is what he referred to as his ‘best bid for remembrance.’

Cartoons’ very nature seems childish to the modern eye, but this allows them to explore areas not readily permitted for other media.