Why is Flying Scotsman so famous? In 1862, when the East Coast route to Scotland was still young, Walter Leith of the Great Northern Railway had an idea. Why not run a through train from London to ...

Simon Armitage rode on the Flying Scotsman as part of his poem-writing process Legendary locomotive the Flying Scotsman is "an emblem of when we could have pride" in the railways, Poet Laureate ...

The iconic Flying Scotsman steam train first entered service 100 years ago today. It broke records by hauling the first non-stop London to Edinburgh service in 1928 and became the UK's first ...

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education ...

Themes: The story of Eric Liddell; using your talents; standing up for what you believe. Summary: This assembly focuses on the story from the 1924 Olympics of Eric Liddell - 'The Flying Scotsman'.

To mark the 100 year anniversary of the now famous locomotive, The Flying Scotsman will visit various places across the ...

Babies and toddlers will love playing with this soft, cuddly singing cow. This plush toy features safe, embroidered details, adorable wiggly ears and a moving mouth. Simply press a foot to ...

The best gifts and toys for 5-year-olds help expand their world of play. “Five-year-olds are fun because they have so much personality—kids at that point have certain interests and have ...

Prior to this age, many kids pretend to cook meals in a toy kitchen, but at 9 they may be able to follow a recipe and prepare a real home-cooked meal. Advertisement When it comes to presents ...

Plus, there’s still plenty of room for independent projects and imaginative play. Toys, games, and kits that encourage daydreaming, creativity, role-playing, and fantasy allow space for ...

Terrifying CCTV footage shows girl almost get hit by train on level crossing I'm a pothole 'tourist' and use toys to turn road defects into works of art to highlight problems to council 'Waterfall ...

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