David Perkins of King’s School Canterbury joins me to talk about Ladybird, its histories, and the life of Lawrence du Garde Peach, their main author.

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Here is a thrilling, no-holds-barred change for you to show off your mastery of English history – through the lens of the original Ladybird series of books, and there fabulous images. Simply match the name to the picture, and win glory, renown and a deep sense of personal satisfaction.

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David Perkins – You Tube Lecture on Lawrence Du Garde Peach

Click on the image to find out more about Peach from a lecture David gave on 5 May 2022 to the Canterbury Branch of the Historical Association – “Lawrence du Garde Peach and the
Ladybird Adventures from History series: Peach and History and the History of Peach’.