What a fabulous way to finish a month of history festivals.

We will be taking part in the closing event of the Festival of Archaeology in Greenwich Park.

Kate will be helping Vlad Flea tell the story of the Great Fire of London (with lots of audience participation). Followed by a bucket chain to put the fire out.

In the Reading Riddle gazebo there will be a couple of sessions finding out how to create a story out of a historical artefact. We want to create a wall of pictures and words bringing history to life.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Despite the Roman festival being postponed, Kemps have very kindly arranged for us to be in their store on Wednesday 26th July from 11:00am. We have some amazing copies of the books with mini individual illustrations by Sam – all unique and available to buy.

Come along and find out more about all the hidden details and all the things that can be learnt from a Vlad Flea book.

There was rain, there was sun, but the weather couldn’t dampen the mood.

It was great fun to be in York for the 2023 Eboracum and it was an opportunity to meet lots of lovely authors, and experts. There are more pictures, and links to blogs on the Reading Riddle Facebook page.

Unfortunately the Malton Festival which was due to happen on 23rd July was postponed until September. The persistent rain had waterlogged the grounds above the Roman fort where it was due to take place, and it was decided that the risk of damage to the remains and the participants was too great. As it happened it rained heavily all day and it would have been hard to carry out many of the activities. We’ll keep you posted on the plans for the rearranged event, and hope to be back then.