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I am a retired teacher who wrote 7 photocopiable books for Teachers and one book for children Union Jack Colouring Book. The 7books covered Geography, History (Medieval/ Tudor/ Stuart), Travel and Transport, Myself and Events (this included diaries), Race Against Time Stories (SATS based), Church Dates for Children plus Nature and Seasons (including Sport). These 7 books have been mainly broken into a number of segments. Challenging the Physical Elements, my Geography book, is complete.

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I am a retired teacher who wrote 7 photocopiable books for Teachers and one book for children Union Jack Colouring Book. The 7books covered Geography, History (Medieval/ Tudor/ Stuart), Travel and Transport, Myself and Events (this included diaries), Race Against Time Stories (SATS based), Church Dates for Children plus Nature and Seasons (including Sport). These 7 books have been mainly broken into a number of segments. Challenging the Physical Elements, my Geography book, is complete.
Candlemas February 2nd
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Candlemas(s) is a Christian festival also known as Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ, Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Feast of the Holy Encounter.*** Candalmas(s) commemorates the presentation of Jesus, as a baby, at the Temple in Jerusalem - Luke ch.22 verses 22-40 ( see notes). This would have happened after the traditional 40 day period of purification of the mother. In the Biblical story Simeon picks up the baby in his arms. When he said theNunc Dimittis he included the phrase a light for revelation to the Gentiles .* It is for this reason that this event is called Candlemas. Many Christians consider Jesus as ‘the light of the world’ so it is fitting that candles are blessed on this day. A candle-lit procession precedes the mass. Many Orthodox Christians celebrate the event by bringing beeswax candles to their local church so they can be blessed to be used in the church or home. Crepes are eaten at Candlemas in such places as France. The idea of Candlemas is believed to have started in the 4th century, with the lighting of candles coming in the 5th century. In the USA and Canada it is also *Groundhog Day. *
Kensington Temple & its Ministers
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Kensington Temple is a Pentecostal Church in the Notting Hill area of London, England. Its former ministers include George Jeffries, Eldin Corsie, Wynne Lewis and Colin Dyer. The present church building was founded as Horbury Chapel in 1849 and used by the Hornton Street Congregational church in 1849. George Jeffireys, who birthed the Elim Pentecostal denomination, purchased the building in 1930. This became the Bible Pattern Church Fellowship, Elim’s flagship church, becoming Kensington Temple Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1935. George chose the name of the church. The building reverted to the Elim Church in the early 1960s. The church as it is known today was founded in 1965 by the Elim minister Rev. Eldin Corsie. The congregation grew under Corsie to 600. Under the next minister, Rev. Wynne Lewis the congregation became several .(He later became Elim’s Church General Superintendent . Since the 1980’s Kensington Temple, nicknamed by its members as ’ KT’ has planted 150 churches across London. Colin Dye became Senior Minister at KT in 1991. Soon after he experienced a new and powerful anointing on his life as the Lord released revelation gifts of prophecy, words of knowledge and healing. in various missions across the world he began to see signs and miracles accompany his ministry and rejoiced to see dramatic church growth, He founded the International Bible Institute of London which is one of the nation’s premier centres of training for the ministry. He is being used by God to build on the successes of the past to take the church forward into the 21st century Source used Wikipedia
David Wilkerson      Cross & Switchblade
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David Wilkerson Cross & Switchblade

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David Ray Wilkinson (1931-2011) was an American Christian evangelist and author best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade (1962). David was born on 19th May 1931 in Indiana. he is was born into a family of preachers. In his testimony he says he was baptized with the Holy Spirit aged 8. He began to preach when he was 14. After high school he entered Central Bible College, Springfield in Missouri which was affiliated to the Assemblies of God. In 1952 he was ordained a minister. In 1953 he married Gwendolyn Rose ‘Gwen’ Carosso. He served as pastor in small churches in Scottdale and Philipsburg in Pennsylvania. Early in 1958 he saw photographs in Life Magazine of 7 teenagers who were members of a gang called ‘Egyptian Dragons’ in New York. He went to the court to speak to them but the judge ejected him. Someone took a photo of him leaving and he became known as the Bible preacher who had interrupted the gang trial. Soon after he began a street ministry to young drug addicts. In 1958 he founded Teen Challenge from a small office in Staten Island, New York (NY). (Read ‘Our story-Teen Challenge’) The Cross and the Switchblade book and film tells how he moved to N Y and changed the lives of the ‘Mau Maus’ teenager gang leader Nicky Cruz and his friend israel Narvaez, after they had heard him preach. The book was a best seller - 50 million copies were sold. The 1970 film stared Pat Boone. ( Read the challenging book- I did- see Amazon advert) In 1967 he founded Youth Crusades an evangelistic ministry aimed at teenagers who were restless and bored. His goal was to prevent them becoming heavily involved with drugs, alcohol or violence, On 22nd September he founded World Challenge - which sort to promote and spread the Gospel throughout the world. He claimed in 1986 the Holy Spirit, while in NY called him to raise a ministry in Times Square. He founded and became pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church. In 1989 the Hellinger was leased to the Times Square Church for $1 million per year, on a 5 year lease. (Read about ‘Mark Hellinger Theatre’) On the 27th April, 2011 David, aged 79, died in Texas when his car crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a tractor -trailer. His wife was also serious injured. At his funeral speakers, including leadership of the church Wilkerson had founded and his relatives, honoured the evangelical pastor for a life ‘well- lived’ through personal testimonies and songs rejoicing that he in now in heaven, It was all about Jesus Christ, Carter Conion, senior pastor of Times Square Church, said of Wilkerson’s life HIs wife, Gewndolyn, died a year later on 5th July 2012 from cancer, aged 81. Source used Wikipedia
Evan Roberts Welsh Revival 1904/5
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Evan Roberts Welsh Revival 1904/5

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Evan John Roberts was mightily used by the Holy Spirit between 1904/5. He was an evangelist and leading figure of the 1904/5 Welsh Revival. Evan was born in Loughor, Wales on 8th June 1878. He was raised in a Calvinistic Methodist home. He attended church regularly and memorized scripture at night. His father had a serious accident down the coal mine when his son was nearly 12. When his father was fit to work 3 months later Evan left school and began to work in the coal mines as a doorboy. He took his Bible underground and read it at every opportunity. He worked in the coal mines until 1902. Aged 21 he became an apprentice to his uncle - a blacksmith in Pontarddulais. For 15 months he worked at the forge but his desire was to preach. Meanwhile Rev. Seth Joshua, from the beginning of the 20th century, had been praying for God to send an ordinary young man, who had worked in the mines, to lead a Revival in Wales. In 1904 Rev. Joseph Jenkins prayed earnestly for change in the church. In February young Florrie Evans rose to her feet*I love Jesus Christ with all of my heart * Immediately the whole meeting seemed to catch fire. Young people found it easy to pray and talk about their experiences. (Read ‘The origins of the Revival’) 13th September Evan and his friend Sidney Evans went to Newcastle Emlyn to attend Trefecca College to train for the ministry. On September 29th he attended a conference at Blaenannerch where the Rev. Seth Joshua prayed that God would ‘bend’ the people in the congregation. Evan prayed God would ‘bend’ him. He was made utterly obedient and utterly willing. (Read ‘Evan at Blaenannerch’) The Holy Spirit urged him to return home to Loughor. Having sought permission to go home from Rev. Evan Phillips, the minister of Newcastle, he followed his advice and caught the train. What followed was an incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. From 31st October, in Moriah, he made pleas for people to rise and confess - each day the power of the Holy Spirit felt more powerful. On 6th November Evan asked those attending a pray meeting in the vestry to pray the same pray. O send the Holy spirit now for Jesus Christ’s sake. **He descend with great fire upon the people present and they prayed until a late hour. Read the rest of the 1904 sheets covering the Revival Meetings, The Effect of the Revival in Wales, The Out Pouring of the Holy Spirit in Wales. WONDERFUL. This continued for 2 years. 100,000 Christians influenced the spiritual life of Wales and the world. Evan in 1906, exhausted, mentally and physically, stayed in the home of William and Jessie Penn- Lewis. He recovered in 1907 to became a prayer intercessor- praying up to 18 hours a day. He occasionally spoke or counseled. In 1930 he returned to Cardiff, Wales. He died, aged 72, on 29th January 1951
Susanna Wesley and family
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Susanna Wesley and family

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Susanna Wesley (1669-1742) was the mother of John and Charles Wesley. She is known as the Mother of Methodism because conscious or unconsciously would have applied the example and teachings and circumstances of their home life. Susanna was the 25th of 25 children to be born into the Annesley Family. Her father Dr. Samuel Annesly was a Dissenter from the established church of England . Aged 12 she stopped attending her father’s church and joined the Church of England. She married Samuel Wesley on 12th November 1688 when she was 20, he was 27. They had 19 children. 9 died as infants - 4 were twins and one was accidentally smothered by a maid. When she died, aged 73, only 8 were still alive. Her husband was a very authoritarian rector and unpopular with the people at Epworth - they tried twice to burn the rectory down. He was rescued from debtors prison by the personal intervention of Archbishop Sharpe of York. He left her for a year because of a minor dispute. Susanna took responsibility for her children. She imposed s strict daily routine. From birth they were put into a regular METHOD of living. At a year old they were taught to fear the rod and to cry softly. They had 3 meals a day. At 6 in the evening, after family prayers, they had supper, washed and put to bed. Aged 5 formal education began - they attended lessons for 6 hours a day. On day one they were expected to learn the alphabet - 2 daughters took a day and 1/2 She had the happy talent of imbuing a child’s mind with every kind of useful knowledge in such a way as to stamp it indelibly on the memory- grandson Charles. After the second fire she was forced to place the children in different houses for nearly 2 years. She was responsible for their education and mortified that her children began to use improper speech and play more than study. She found time to spend time with each child during the week. When her husband went to London to defend a friend, on charges of heresy, he appointed a curate. His sermon in the morning service revolved solely about repaying debts so she set up her own Sunday afternoon activities. The children read psalms, she read her husband’s sermons. The locals asked if they could join- The curate was unhappy and complained to Samuel. Susanna’s response was if he forbade her doing good, he would have to stand with her on judgement day and explain why he had issued this command. Samuel bowed to her challenge and the meetings resumed. Samuel’s work on the Book of Job , his life’s work, had little impact on his family other than hardship. Susanna practised daily devotions. throughout her life. She wrote letters,meditations and scriptural commentaries. many were lost in the rectory fire but many survived. *Susanna Wesley, The complete writings has been made accessible by Charles Wallace. Susanna Wesley, the Mother of Methodism, died on 23rd July 1742 aged 73, and was buried at Bunhill Fields in London.
John Williams   missionary and martyr
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John Williams missionary and martyr

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John Williams (1796-1839) was an English missionary active in the South Pacific. He trained as a foundryworker and mechanic. John was born in Tottenham, London. September 1816 the London Missionary Society (LMS) commissioned him as a missionary in a service held at Surrey Chapel London. In 1817 John voyaged with his wife, Mary Chawner Williams, and with William Ellis and his wife, to the Society Islands, a group of islands which included Tahiti. They established their first missionary post on the island of Raiatea. From there they visited other island sometimes with the Ellis’s and other LMS representatives. The Williams family had 10 children but only 3 survived to adulthood. They were the first missionary family to visit Samoa. In 1827 he built, over 15 weeks, a boatMessenger of Peace from local materials to take them to other heathen islands in the vicinity. He left in November and returned in February. He then moved the family to Raiatea. When they went to Samoa in 1830 he had a Samoan couple, Fauea and hs wife Puaseisei, among his crew and they proved pivotal in the mission in Samoa. They set foot on the island of Savaii at Puaseisei’s village. They met Malietoa Vaiinuupo who had sole power over Samos following the death of his rival Tamafaiga. Malietoa accepted Christianity immediately. They returned in 1834 to Britain where John supervised the printing of his translation of the New Testament into the Rarotongan language. He also published Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands In 1839 John Williams and James Harris visited part of the New Hebrides where they were unknown. They were killed and eaten by cannibals on the island of Erromango. John’s bones were shipped and buried In Apia, Samoa. A monument was erected and the 6 storey building hosing the headquarters of the Congregational church of Samoa was named after John Williams. 7 LMS ships in the Pacific named after him In December 2009 descendants of the Williams returned to Erromango to accept apologies from the descendants of the cannibals in a ceremony of reconciliation. Dillions Bay was renamed Wiliams Bay. I have included maps of the Society Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Brother Andrew      Andrew van der Bijl)
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Brother Andrew Andrew van der Bijl)

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Andrew van der Bijl or Brother Andrew is a Christian missionary from Sint Paneras, the Netherlands. He founded Open Doors in 1955 which is noted for smuggling Bibles into Communist countries. He earned the name God’s Smuggler -the title of his 1967 book. he is known for having prayed Lord, make seeing eyes blind when stopped at the border of a communist country for his car to be inspected. Andrew was born on the11th May 1928 in Sint Paneras. He was the fourth of 6 children. His father was a poor, near deaf blacksmith and his mother was an invalid. In the 1940s he enlisted in the colonial army of the Dutch East Indies during the rebellion that would eventually form Indonesia. He was wounded in the ankle and during rehabilitation read the Bible obsessively, eventually converting to Christianity. He studied at the WEC Missionary training College in Glasgow. July 1955 visited Communist Poland to find out about the underground church. To do this he had to go on a government controlled tour. He felt he had to respond to the Biblical Commission *Wake up, strengthen what remains and is about to die ( Revelation ch3 v2) In 1957 he travelled to Moscow. He started to smuggle Bibles into Communist countries in a blue Volkswagen Beetle. He prayed and left them deliberately in full view. This was a fulfillment of child’s dream of *derring-do . The work of Open Doors continued to expand as it extended its network throughout Eastern Europe and Soviet Union. (Read ‘Brother Andrew’s Story’ crossing into Romania.) In the 1960s he visited China, Czechoslovakia and Cuba. In 1967 published first edition of God’s Smugglers. By 2002 over 10 million were sold, ( See Bridge Books for special 60th anniversary edition of first trip.) 1970s visited war torn Lebanon. In 1990s travelled several times to the Middle East - Lebanon and Israel Brother Andrew has written 10 books. He is now in his 90s. Is he still smuggling?
Nature -In the Woods
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Nature -In the Woods

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In the Woods includes differentiated work covering the Primary years. The work was originally for Key Stage 2 pupils but I have added more pictorial work which hopefully the younger child will appreciate. It divides into 3 sections - prose, poetry and word searches Along with the In the Woods sheet I have included The countryside Code. I have put together several different best copy sheets, 3 having illustrations and 2 set up like a comic strip. For the poetry section I have started with the famous poem Starting by Woods by Robert Frost. I have then tried to build up away for the children to attempt writing poetry. First by taking 2 words and trying to write simple couplets, then encouraging them to attempt simple poetry. I have included 2 word searches. One is very simple - I wanted to included David’s picture of a hedgehog All the illustrations, are the work of David Woodroffe, a professional illustrator, except the last sheet.
Mary Moffat Livingstone (1821-1862)
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Mary Moffat Livingstone (1821-1862)

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Mary Moffat Livingstone was the wife of David Livingstone the missionary and explorer. In the history books she has been forgotten They said he had three wives - the river Nile,the struggle against slavery and religion. In the article in the Daily Mail Mrs Livingstone i Presume written by Jane Fryer she looks at the life of his real wife. She was strong, educated, fearless and spoke 6 African languages. She was the daughter of missionaries and was renowned in South Africa. . It was Mary who opened doors in remote parts of Africa for her singularly driven husband with her languages and connections. Tribal leaders would insist on addressing her first. Together they crossed the Kalshari desert surviving on biscuit and beans. They survived an entire week without water. She endured appalling hardship, long separations, a sporadic paralysis caused by a post natal stroke after her fourth child Elizabeth was born in the bush and the final battle aged 41 with malaria. Mary and David met when he was recovering from being bitten by a lion. Within weeks his life long vow to marry ‘went up in smoke’. They married in 1845. In 7 years they built their own house, created 3 mission stations from scratch and weathered 2 years of drought. In 1849, with 3 children and Mary pregnant they started a 1,500 mile trek across the Kalahari desert. Read the full article by Jane Fryer. Visit in July (2021) the revamped (9.1 million) David Livingstone museum In Lanarkshire where finally Mary’s contribution will finally be given due credit They obviously loved each other. He just loved exploration and adventure a bit more. Sources Daily Mail Wikipedia
Asian Community in Britain
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Asian Community in Britain

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The History of the Asian Community in Britain is an excellent book - 45 pages of information- including 13 ‘case studies’ plus pictures. it begins in 1630s and takes through to Apache Indian -Steven Kapurat the beginning of the 21st century. ISBN 0750-32736-3. It was updated by Hodder Wayland in 2005. With a new cover it was updated in 2021. I have looked through the book and then gone into Wikipedia to find out extra information to cut down the research. East India Company appears for the first time on page 4. Abdul Karim - the Munshi is mentioned on page 9 Ayahs- Asian nannies are mentioned on pages 10/11. Lascars - Indian sailors are mentioned on pages 12/3. Kharchedji Rustomji Cama is mentioned on page 16 Cornelia Sorabji, the first woman to study law in Britain also o page 16 Rahjitsnhji, the cricketer, on page 17. Sophia Duleep Singh, a prominent suffragette, on page 24. Pedlars on page 30 Apache Indian (Steven Kapur) p45 This is my first attempt at Asian History’ !0 Case Studies mentioned in the book to follow. Work on Great Asian Leaders and Heroes to follow later.
Asian British History -10 case studies
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Asian British History -10 case studies

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Mainly in Wikipedia I have found further information about 10 case studies mentioned in *The History of the Asian Community in Britain. Sake Dean Mahomed (1750-1851)- a surgeon. He the first Indian to publish a book in English. He also Introduced Bengali cuisine,plus shampoo baths and therapeutic massage to Europe. Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)- the first Asian to become a British MP. Mancherjee Bhownaggree (1851-1933)- a British Conservative party politician. Shapurji Saklatvala (1874-1936 - first Indian politician to become an MP for the Labour party. He was also a member of the Communist Party. Kamal Chunchie became an ordained minister in the Methodist church. In 1926he started a mission called the Colour Men’s Institute in Canning Town, London - spoke 8 languages (died 1953 Jaint Dass Saggar (1898-1954) - an Indian doctor who became the first non-white local authority councilor in Scotland. V.K. Krishna Menon (1896-1974) - an Indian politician. Described by some as the second most powerful man in India. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had most power. Read about his controversies. Mohinder Sigh Pujji (1918-2010) was a squadron leader in the RAF and a distinguished fighter pilot. He campaigned to raise awareness of the Indian contribution to the British war effort. In 2009 the RAF Museum in Cosford opened a permanent exhibition ‘Diversity in the RAF.’ Noor Inayat Khan (1914-1944) served in the Special Operations Executive (SOE). She was the first female wireless operator to be sent form the UK to occupied France. She was betrayed, captured and executed - posthumously awarded the George Cross.** Read her story on Wikipedia** Jayaben Desai (1933-2010) - always referred to as Mrs Desai, was a prominent female leader of the strikes in the Grunwick dispute in London in 1976
Asian's Greatest Male Leaders (9)    (210 BC- 1976AD)
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Asian's Greatest Male Leaders (9) (210 BC- 1976AD)

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Information from Wikipedia about 9 great Asian leaders. Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC) first emperor of unified China Genghis Khan (c1158-1227) - originally known as Temujin, founder of the Mongol Empire - often regarded to be one of the greatest conqueror of all time. Timur (1336-1405) - first ruler and founder of the Timurid Empire - an undefeated commander and regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history. patron of educational and religious institutions. Kublai Khan (1215 -1294) - founder and first emperor of the Yuan dynasty (1271-1294) - first non-Han emperor to unite all of China Babur (1483-1530), born Zahir ud-Din Muhammad. founder and first emperor of the Mughal dynasty (c 1526-30) in the Indian subcontinent- national hero in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Oda Nobunaga (1534- 1582) - regarded as the the first ‘Great Unifier’ of Japan. Emperor Meiji (1852-1912) -first monarch of the Empire of Japan- instigated the transformation of Japan from an isolationist, feudal state to an industrialized world power. Mahatma Gandhi (1869- 1948 - an Indian lawyer, anti-colonialist and political ethicist who employed non violent resistance to successfully lead India’s independence from British rule. Bapu - father - he was considered to be the *Father of the Nation * in India. Mao Zedong - Chairman Mao (1893-1976) - founding father of the People’s Republic of China - a controversial figure- regarded as one of the most important individuals of the 20th century - credited with transforming china from a semicolony to a powerful sovereign state with increased literacy and life expectancy.
Exploring into Africa
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Exploring into Africa

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Having explored the coastline of Africa they then began to explore the interior. Mungo Park (1771-1806) was a Scottish explorer who in 1796 explored the upper Niger River. In his popular book he theorized that the Niger and Congo merged into one( (In 1830 it was proved they were 2 separate rivers.) . He was killed during his second exploration. Bain Hugh Clapperton (1788-1827)and his servant Richard Lander set out with Walter Oudney from Tripoli in 1822 to see if the Niger passed through the Muslim Kingdom of Kanem-Bornu around Lake Chad. In Murzuk Major Dixon Denham found them in a wretched condition. Clapperton and Denham quickly disliked each other. The 3 eventually arrived at Kuka (now Kuawa in Nigeria)… They separated - Clapperton and Oudney to explore the course of the Niger, Denham to the rivers Waube, Logone and Shari. Oudney died in Murmur. Clapperton and Denham returned together to the UK. In 1825 Clapperton returned with Lander but died. Lander then returned to UK, collected his brother John and returned. They were captured and held for ransom. Richard, as a slave, completed the journey to the mouth of the Niger! James Bruce of Kinnard (1730-1794) was a Scottish traveller and travel writer who confirmed the source of the Blue Nile. In 1770 he was the first European to trace the origins of the blue Nile from Egypt and Sudan. He spent 12 years in North Africa and Ethiopia. Auguste Rene Caillie (1799-1838) was a French explorer and the first European to return alive from the town of Timbuktu. May 1828 he crossed the Sahara with 1,400 camel caravan. Johanna Heinrich Barth (1821-1865), a German scholar, is thought to be one of the greatest European explorers of Africa. He published a 5 volume account of travels in English and German which has been invaluable of his time and since. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) and John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) were set the task of finding the source of the River Nile. Burton was famed for his travels and explorations and spoke 29 languages, In 1858 they discovered Lake Tanganyika - the second largest lake in Africa. Speke headed north and in July 1858 discovered Lake Victoria. Speke was convinced others were not. Speke with James Grant (1827-1892) set off in 1860. Speke in July 1862 found a waterfall on the northern end of the Lake Victoria -it led down to a river- this was the start of the Nile Burton was not convinced so they agree to a debate. On the day of the debate, Speke accidentally killed himself with his gun. David Livingstone (1813-1873) was first and foremost a doctor and missionary but also an explorer. ( See map journeys and separate try). Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904) was Welsh-American explorer, journalist, soldier. Remembered for his search for David. Also for his search for the source of the Nile. Mary Henrietta Kingsley (1862-1900) wrote 2 books which gained her respect and prestige with her peers. Encyclopedia of Great Explorers
Women's Football 4 greats  Amandine, Marta, Mia & Nadine
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Women's Football 4 greats Amandine, Marta, Mia & Nadine

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Women’s football has taken off in an enormous way in 2022. These 4 women were there at the beginning. 4 wikipedia profiles Amandine Henry French b. 1989 known as The conqueror Marta Viera da Silva Brazilian b.1986 known asThe Brazilian pear**** Mia Hamm American b 1972 known asWoman with the golden feet** Nadine Angerer German b.1978 known as The invincible These 4 are included in Fantastic Footballers 40 inspiring icons written by Jean-Michel Billiou a WIde Eyed publication
Madge Syers (1881-1917)
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Madge Syers (1881-1917)

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Madge was a figure skating champion. She participated in the Men’s category in 1902 because there was no women’s category . She came second smashing everyone’s expectations! Madge Syers was world figures-skating champion in 1906.and 1907. At the London Summer Games in 1908 she won the Olympic title in the ladies competition, and bronze, with her husband and trainer,Edgar. She is the only female skater to win both individual and pairs at the same Olympics. She always wore a hat when performing. She also took her ice-skates every where she went. Madge was the first to perform technically perfect jumps. She retired shortly after 1908, due to poor health, and wrote books about the art of figure skating 1920 was the last time figure-skating was included in the Summer Games. In 1924 it became part of the first Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France. Sources used Wikipedia Amazing Athletes by Jean-Michel Billioud
Ezekiel Guti  founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God
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Ezekiel Guti founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God

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Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti was born on the 5th of May 1923 in Ngaone, Chipinge, Manicaland Province, Rhodesia. He is a gifted evangelist and has distinguished himself as a leading personality in the Pentecostal World. His academic credentials include a BA, Ma, DD, D.MIn and Ph.D in Religion. Plus BA in Christian education and a Doctorate from Northgate Graduate school and Zoe College. His ministry began on the 12th may 1960 under a gum tree in Bindura, Zimbabwe. He founded the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Christian church in 1959 when the Apostolic Faith Mission broke away from the South African Pentecostal church. The church is now established in over 143 nations, with over 2,000 in Southern Africa. ZAOGA is also known internationally as Forward in Faith Ministeries International. Its headquarters is to be found in Waterfalls, Harara Zimbabwe Ezekiel initiated the building of Zimbabwe Ezekiel college and the Mbuya Dorcas Hospital. He oversees 5,000 pastors and evangelists world wide.
Victor Schoelcher (1794-1802)
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Victor Schoelcher (1794-1802)

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Victor Schoelcher was Frenchman who travelled to Mexico, Florida, Louisiana and Cuba on a business trip. During his travels he realised how appalling the slaves were treated and became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement. He is seen as the father of the abolition of Slavery in the French colonies. He was appointed in 1848 as under-secretary of the navy and the colonies. As part of the provisional government of the brand new Second Republic in France he wrote the decree abolishing slavery in all French colonies signed on27th April 1848. In the decree he stated that Slavery is a violation of Human dignity. The government rejected his proposal to compensate the former slaves with grants for plots of land. Sources used People of Peace by Sandrine Mirza Wikipedia
Autumn Activity Book
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Autumn Activity Book

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A very colourful book full of good ideas for Autumn written by Clair Beaton. Published in 1997 by B. Small publishing ISBN 9781874735120. Well worth buying at £3.50 is still available or republished.