The Lady

Time Traveller

Bringing the Past to Life


About me

My name is Emma, and I have worked in Heritage and Tourism since 2004 - I graduated in French and German, but History has always been my first love (evidenced by how much History I managed to wedge into my Languages degree!)


I was privileged to start my career at Hampton Court Palace, training with Past Pleasures Ltd. as a Costumed Interpreter. The company motto was 'I can trick you into learning with a laugh' from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Yeoman of the Guard, and it's been my guiding philosophy ever since. History should be fun!


Since then I have given presentations, guided tours and education sessions for Historic Royal Palaces, The National Trust, English Heritage, Chatsworth House, Macclesfield Silk Museums, Hever Castle and Clevedon Pier.

Education Visits

A character from the past will come to your school to lead a workshop on one of the following subjects:



  • Ancient Egypt
  • The Tudors
  • Great Fire of London
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Florence Nightingale
  • Victorian Seaside
  • First & Second World War



Each workshop includes storytelling and roleplay, object handling, craft activities and toys & games.


Workshops are suitable for classes of up to 35 pupils in Key Stages 1 & 2.




Education visits can be booked as either half or full day bookings.

The Important Bits...


I have Public Liability Insurance, and an enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate which is registered on the Update Service. I have also attended Safeguarding training. All education sessions have Risk Assessments; these can be emailed upon request.


  • I try to keep education sessions as flexible as possible, so please do let me know if there are particular learning objectives to cover and I'll weave these through the workshop.
  • The only items I'll ever ask schools to provide are blank paper and colouring pens/pencils, I bring everything else I need with me.
  • All of the workshops are classroom based and designed to fit in with the school timetable.
  • Prices are available upon request, and will be inclusive of mileage etc. with no hidden costs.


Testimonials

'Really enjoyed the morning - the children loved the games and information. It was pitched perfectly for Year 6.'


'We had a wonderful day and what a truly stunning start to our new topic!'


'What a brilliant two days with the Lady Time Traveller. We cannot thank Emma enough for the fantastic workshops we have all taken part in over the last couple of days... we have learnt so much with so many smiles along the way.' 


'Really well organised, interactive and well-pitched for the children. We have loved having you into school!'


'Such an enjoyable session with lots going on. A fantastic addition to build on previous learning. You are amazing!'


'The children were all absolutely entranced by the story of the mummy case – it was a magical moment! Thank you so much – it’s been an incredible afternoon!'


'We had a fantastic morning and want to thank The Lady Time Traveller for her mesmerising workshop - opportunities like this are enriching and we are very grateful that we were part of a wonderful experience.'


'Thank you to The Lady Time Traveller, who always delivers super hands on sessions and resources for our children to enjoy and remember.'

Presentations


I specialise in Tudor and Stuart, Victorian and Second World War history, with presentations on the following subjects:


  • Dressing a Tudor Queen: a practical demonstration of Tudor clothing
  • Henry VIII; how to create a tyrant in one easy step!
  • The Story of the Six Queens of Henry VIII
  • Dressing a Victorian Lady: a practical guide to impractical clothing
  • Female Victorian Egyptologists: Pioneers and Pilferers
  • Florence Nightingale: Breaking the Myth of the Lady with the Lamp
  • A Victorian Christmas
  • The History of the Auxiliary Territorial Service
  • The Roles of Women during the Second World War
  • Folklore and Fairytales; not just for children!

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