Educational Videos

Below you will find a selection of educational videos for children and young adults. These can be used alongside the downloadable content in our Alternative Curriculum, or on their own.

HISTORY

1066 Sword Play

Professor Parish examines a typical sword of English nobility from the period of 1066.

1066 Death by Arrow

Professor Parish delivers a thought-provoking array of arrow tips from the battlefield.

Battle of Hastings!

The Professor remembers the last English King of the English who died in 1066.

Battle of Trafalgar!

Professor Parish remembers Trafalgar and the death of Lord Nelson.

Battle at Sea

The Professor listens to the sounds of a great naval battle.

Making Runes!

"Cutting ye Runes out of ye Wood"

Weekdays in Runes!

The Professor looks at the days of the week.....in Runes!

Father Christmas’s Clothes!

Professor Parish discusses the clothes and jewels of Sky-Father!

Who is Father Christmas?

Discussing Christmas and Pre-Christmas

17th Century Clothing

A few selections from the time of the English Civil War/17th Century

17th Century Tavern

The Professor spends an evening at the Royal Oak tavern, looking at eating and drinking vessels, and enjoying a pipe!

17th Century Coins

While time-travelling through the 17th Century, the landlady of the Royal Oak tavern wants to see the colour of the Professor's money!

The Great Fire of London!

The Professor investigates a house near Pudding Lane and eavesdrops on a private conversation...

17th Century Drinking Song!

Professor Parish sings a popular drinking song which he learnt in The Royal Oak tavern in 17th Century London!

Historical Flea-Trap

Today the Professor examines a small mystery object from history, picked up in his travels through time... The flea-trap!

Christmas 2021 Videos

Join Father Christmas as he drinks hot chocolate and remembers conversations he's had with parents and children.

Christmas Video 01

Christmas Video 02

Christmas Video 03

Vikings in the Museum!

The Professor travels back from a Viking ship burial, laden with goods.

Ancient Antlers!

The Professor ponders pointy pronged persons...

Saxon Shield

The Professor looks at a typical Saxon shield.

Tea-Time!

The beauty of good design! The Professor explores the secrets of the perfect teapot...

Letters from Children

With piles of letters from schoolchildren, the Professor looks at 40 years of history fun in education!

Remembering School

The Professor fondly remembers his schooldays...

The School Cane!

The Professor looks at an old school punishment book... And remembers...

MUSIC

The following music videos have been selected for older children and teenagers, as they explore a variety of musical genres. They may be beneficial for those studying Music or Musical Production and parents may wish to discuss with their children the themes which arise therein.