The PlanBee Blog

Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on the 18th July every year. Who was Nelson Mandela, and why do we celebrate him? Read our blog to find out the answers to these questions!

On the 16th July 1969, the spacecraft Apollo 11 was launched. Its mission? To land on the Moon! Read all about this historic event in our ‘Moon Landing Facts for Kids’ blog.

Windrush Day is on the 22nd June this year. What is it, and why do we celebrate it? Learn all about this special day with this Windrush KS2 fact blog...

How much do you know about ‘the lady with the lamp’?! Read our blog to find out more about this remarkable Victorian.

Shakespeare Day is held every year on the 23rd April. On this day the life and work of William Shakespeare is celebrated. Read this fact blog to learn all about him. 

Our partnership with Jen started as a simple discussion about working together, and turned into a shared passion to dive deeper into the ‘hidden curriculum’. In particular, those significant people and events in history that have had an impact on how we live today. 

The Victorian era was an extraordinary time in British history. Check out these facts about the Victorians to find out more about this fascinating period in British history.