Food Stories

LThe Food Stories interactive, designed primarily for KS3 and KS4 citizenship and geography students, traces the amazing changes that have taken place in the UK's food culture over the last century. Play with colourful animations and listen to audio interviews from the British Library Sound Archive to investigate the ways in which food relates to identity, cultural diversity, the environment, technology, farming, shopping, travel and much more.

Link to Food Stories

Cleaning Freetown, Filthy

The last Saturday of every month has been designated "Cleaning Saturday" by Sierra Leone's new government.The capital, Freetown has gained a reputation for filthy living conditions and overcrowding following the brutal 1991-2002 civil war when tens of thousands fled their villages to shelter in the city.But now once a month men and women, old and young, can be seen tidying up their country.

10 pictures available here

Link to BBC NEWS | In pictures: Cleaning Freetown, Filthy