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"Simply the best visitor we have ever had into school. Richard's enthusiasm is infectious, and the kids loved every minute of his visit. I cannot recommend him highly enough! Please come back!" Helen, Gateshead Teacher
"Who knew Gateshead even HAD a Great Fire? We've got a whole term's work out of this. Thanks, Richard!" - Gateshead teacher
"The children are still talking about their visit to the Quayside with Richard, even months afterwards! The first thing we book every year..." - Newcastle Headteacher.
"It is so rare to find a history expert that is also a trained teacher. Richard relates so well to the kids. It's so hands on, it hardly feels like they're learning!" - Mrs Clerk, Gateshead Teacher
"The children were really buzzing... Even the 'reluctant - writers' have produced some super pieces of descriptive writing due to the inspiration provided by our afternoon. I couldn't recommend Richard more highly!"

- Ali, Gateshead Teacher

COVID19 UPDATE:

If your school has a booking with me for the new 2021-22 school year, rest assured that it will remain in my diary as a confirmed booking unless otherwise instructed by the school.

Currently, visits to the Quayside such as the Great Fire of Gateshead and Newcastle are not available due to the current closure of venues that we would attend as part of the trip. I am offering in-school sessions for the schools that had booked these visits instead.

My usual in-school workshops are going ahead, as planned. In order to help schools to understand the measures that I am taking to limit risk of infection during sessions, my Covid-19 Hazard ID document is available on request. Simply email me at contactthathistorybloke@gmail.com if you would like an up-to-date copy.

In due course, I will be sending the Covid-19 Hazard ID document to every school that has booked a session with me. I realise that all schools will have different measures in place. Please do read through the document and liaise with me well in advance of any sessions so that details, potential issues and appropriate safety and hygiene measures for your school can be worked out.

This is an unpredictable time. Schools that have to cancel sessions because of Covid-19-related guidelines or legislation will not be held to That History Bloke's Cancellation Policy. If, however, you know that this will be the case for your school, please do let me know at the earliest possible opportunity in order for me to be able to offer the date to other schools.

If you have any questions, then please contact me directly via email at contactthathistorybloke@gmail.com