What jobs did Anglo-Saxon people do?
What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village?
How did the Anglo-Saxons use songs, poems and riddles?

This book looks at the everyday lives of men, women and children in Anglo-Saxon times. Drawing on evidence the Anglo-Saxons left behind, it examines how they lived, studied, worked, played and worshipped. Go back in time and read stories about the key figures of the time, such as Alfred the Great, Kenelm, a young prince and Easwida, a girl who refused to marry.


In Tudor Times

by Jane Bingham

Published 8 July 2010
This book draws on evidence the Tudors left behind. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, worshipped and played. There are also short stories about real people who lived during this period of history, such as Edward VI, Bess of Hardwick and John Esson, a poor orphan.

In Roman Britain

by Jane Bingham

Published 13 October 2011
This book draws on evidence left behind by people who lived in Roman Britain. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, worshipped and played. There are also short stories about real people who lived during this period of history, such as Boudicca, Agricola and Marcus, a 6-year-old chariot racer.

In Ancient Rome

by Jane Bingham

Published 23 August 2007
This book draws on the evidence the ancient Romans left behind. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, played and worshipped. There are also stories of real people.

Everyone's role is important in creating a balanced society and the book looks at the work, education, entertainment, home life and family life of men, women and children in Ancient Egypt. This book supports the National Curriculum by showing what we can learn about the Ancient Egyptians from the evidence that has survived to this day. A series of 'real lives' panels gives tells the stories of people who lived during the period.

In Roman Britain

by Jane Bingham

Published 12 August 2010
This book draws on evidence left behind by people who lived in Roman Britain. It examines how they lived, studied, worked, worshipped and played. There are also short stories about real people who lived during this period of history, such as Boudicca, Agricola and Marcus, a 6-year-old chariot racer.