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The World Wars

Welcome to our guide to the World Wars, where you can learn about England’s history through the World Wars and discover more about how the places we care for played their own part. You’ll find a video to watch, a magazine to read and more. 

Christmas with the Courtaulds

It’s 1942 and the Second World War is on, but millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld are still entertaining their guests with Christmas dinner at Eltham Palace and Gardens in Greenwich, London.

Tap or click below to find out what they are having for their festive feast!

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Kids Rule! TV: Operation Dynamo

Join Esme on a journey back in time to the Second World War. Head into the secret wartime tunnels, hidden beneath Dover Castle to meet the man who masterminded the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk. None other than Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay.

Then there's crafts, bakes and a quiz for you to dig your teeth into!

Things to make and do: get creative with our wartime themed activities

Image: Text - could you make it as a special forces soldier?

Quiz: Could you make it as a special forces soldier?

Try our quiz to see if you would make it as a special operations paratrooper...

Test your knowledge!

Read Kids Rule! online

Read Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about the World Wars. Meet Wrest Park's Plumber and electrician in 1914, discover the role Dover Castle played in defending Britain during the war, take our quiz to see if you could make it as a special forces soldier with our fun quiz and much more!

The Kids Rule! magazine series follows the history of England, to help you discover more about the past through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, puzzles and competitions.

Download your poster!

We've created a series of posters showing how people lived in England through the ages, like this one showing on the home front during the Second World War.

If you're feeling creative, download our black and white colouring sheet and colour your own poster using pencils, pens or paints.

Download your poster