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Our Island Story

A Child's History of England
Book • 1920
Our Island Story is a historical narrative written by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall, first published in 1905.

It covers the history of England from the Roman occupation to Queen Victoria's death, using a mix of traditional history and mythology to make British history accessible to younger readers.

The book has been influential and has inspired other works, such as the parody '1066 and All That'.

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James Fisher
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Corinne Fowler
's latest book, structured around walks in Britain with people shaped by the route's tales.
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Corinne Fowler: Exploring the hidden history of the British countryside, one walk at a time
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Chris Scull
as the author of 'A Child's History of England', which described Watt Tyler as a hard-working man.
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Dominic Sandbrook
as a children's history book that reflects the national myths of its time.
70. Children’s History

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