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Stories to be tolled

History is...a matter of fact or perspective? School Leader and author of the "Stories to be tolled" poetic narratives, Tracy DW attempts to explore this question through her podcast series. By inviting you to share her learning journey through discussing evidence about a range of historical topics and inviting you the listener to reflect on potential answers, Tracy DW advocates a more global approach to understanding history and presents learning about Britain"s colonial past in a way that is

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11:58

The Stories so far - part 3

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2021/10/02

We're celebrating our one year anniversary and Black History 2021 with this the first in a 3-part podcast special. Join us for this first episode in a new season as Tracy DW shares extracts from her up and coming stories due to be published in 2022. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial past. She asks the question 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' and invites you as the

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15:39

Where is Afghanistan? - 20 years ago...2 weeks later...

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2021/09/18

In this second part of a two-part podcast episode, Tracy DW gives further reflects on the question ‘where is Afghanistan?’ a country located at the crossroads in the middle-east. Tracy shares her perspective on the facts about this country’s historical significance relating to global trade, economics and politics since World War 2 in the light of the sudden turn of events as Afghanistan reaches its own crossroads and is now left to determine its future direction. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW

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13:26

Where is Afghanistan?: 20 years ago...2 weeks later

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2021/09/04

In this podcast episode, Tracy DW reflects on the question ‘where is Afghanistan?’ a country located at the crossroads in the middle-east. Tracy shares her perspective on the facts about this country’s historical significance relating to Britain’s colonial past and explores the sudden turn of events as Afghanistan reaches own crossroads and is now left to determine its future direction. If you want to find out more about or engage further with this topic, then watch the true story of school girl

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10:35

Our Cover Story

Stories to be tolled ·

2021/08/21

In this podcast episode, Tracy DW shares her inspiration and rationale for the ideas behind her book covers and illustrations. Tracy takes you behind the scenes, explaining how these are central to communicating the message behind her work on ‘Stories to be tolled.’ Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial past. She asks the question 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' and

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10:45

A moment that changed my life

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2021/08/07

In this podcast episode, Tracy DW’s learning journey focuses on exploring her own past. Through reminiscing about her school days, Tracy shares a key experience that had a profound effect on her adulthood and altered her life. ‘What you experienced about learning was just as important as what you were taught. To be honest, I don’t remember much about the lessons but this was one lesson that I’d never forget.’ Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and

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10:23

Colonialism on your doorstep

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2021/07/24

Evidence commemorating Britain's colonial past doesn't just reside in statues and landmarks found in the big cities; it can be found all around us and without realizing it, we interact with this evidence throughout the course of our daily lives. As the debate on colonial statues and landmarks continues, Tracy DW suggests that using historical enquiry could help us make decisions about what should or shouldn't remain about the past. Since the time of release of this podcast Tracy has discovered three

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15:37

From a whisper to a scream - Canada's secret history

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2021/07/10

In this podcast episode Tracy DW shares her learning and perspectives about Canada ‘s secret history; The discovery of unmarked graves and the remains of hundreds of indigenous children on the grounds of two residential schools in British Columbia and Saskatchewan has caused international outrage and is a continual reminder of the consequences of the legacy of global colonialism. At the time of the publication of this episode Canada’s Truth and reconciliation Commission (set up in 2008) were about

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10:20

A Change of Tone – an alternative history for HM...

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2021/06/26

In this episode, Tracy DW celebrates Windrush Day 2021with her article which explores an alternative history. Tracy shares with her listeners some thoughts about what could have been if the wave of migration from the Caribbean had never happened in 1948. Tracy wonders how this would have impacted the cultural, political and social demographics of both Britain and the Caribbean. Tracy introduces artwork from her alternative history gallery which presents possible interpretations of this idea. This

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19:22

Haiti-divine intervention meets human failure

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2021/06/12

In this podcast, Tracy DW takes a moment to detour off the ‘beaten path’ to focus on what is a truly remarkable exception. Tracy explains her reasons for this exception and explores her own perspectives on the failures and triumphs that influenced the external and internal factors that prepared its’ oppressed for victory... and for defeat. You can read our related poetic narrative 'Caribbean Rush' and purchase you copy through this link: https://mybook.to/CaribbeanRushpaperbk You could also continue

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03:10

Spotlight on the 'Learning Journey'

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2021/05/29

In this episode Tracy introduces you to the characteristics of and rationale behind her Learning Journeys. These are the basis for guidance for those of you wishing to begin or continue your own learning journey about the topics Tracy covers through her podcast episodes and stories. The Learning Journeys are provided in the books and are complimented by an alternative journey on the website. Visit https://storiestobetolled.com to view and interact with these learning journeys and contact us at

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06:57

Fire Sale! - The Louisiana Purchase 1803

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2021/05/15

In this episode Tracy DW presents her perspective on arguably the most significant event in America's history. An event which saw the original 13 colonies transition into the 50 states we see today. A transition that cost the lives and land rights of many in order to benefit the few. Tracy also presents her own explanation as to why she thinks this is so inextricably linked to Britain's colonial past. You can find out more by clicking on the link https://youtu.be/hy2qkTTt4RE Previous episodes 'The

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18:33

The 'Victory' behind Horatio Nelson

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2021/05/01

In this podcast Tracy DW aims to shed some light on more of our forgotten heroes; those African and other ethnic men and women who fought side by side with the British during the Battle of Trafalgar and also recognize their contribution to Britain's victory in the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). This podcast compliments the future publication ‘The Battle of Trafalgar - The Victory behind Horatio Nelson.’ However, two previous podcast episodes 'The Book of Negroes - How Africa came to Nova Scotia' and

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24:57

Victorian Revolutionaries

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2021/04/17

Between 1760 and 1840 the Industrial Revolution caused Britain to undergo a transformation that was unprecedented in its history. However, what if a perspective on this ‘golden era’ focused on a ‘Revolution’ that happened in other ways, spanning across both sides of the Atlantic and between differing groups of people? Tracy DW encourages you to explore a different side of the House of Hanover and the Victorian era. This podcast compliments the future publication ‘Victorian Revolutionaries - a change

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06:45

Spread the Word! - Our Brand Story

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2021/04/03

Ever wondered how we came up with the idea for 'Stories to be tolled?' Tracy DW celebrates the Easter break with a lucky number 13th special episode! Here she shares some insights about what influenced her to begin her journey with STBT, her core values and what motivates and inspires her to keep learning and growing in her journey. All podcasts episodes relate to current or future releases of Tracy’s poetic narratives aimed at learning about Britain's colonial past for children of 9 years and up

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15:44

What do we know about Edward Colston?

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2021/03/20

Edward Colston, the man whose statue was unceremoniously taken down in Bristol and hurled into the waters at Bristol Docks, accrued much of his wealth from the transatlantic slave trade. However, Edward Colston was just one of many public figures who grew rich off the exploitation of others. Rather than just being a focus for blame, hatred and demands for reparation, figures like Colston are central to a wider discussion about how Britain’s colonial past should be acknowledged and the ways in which

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16:33

ZANU and ZAPU-contrasts and similarities

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2021/03/06

Although colonialism in Africa is believed to be in the past, its legacy lives on in the present through the tension and conflicts evident between those tribes of native Africans that were thrust together under British rule. The rise of Nationalism after World War 2 and the path towards gaining independence was a difficult process for native Africans. However, this created more challenges due to the divisions that existed due to language, customs and culture as well as social and economic

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13:47

South Africa's 'First' Lady: Nokutule Dube

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2021/02/20

In this episode, Tracy DW pays her dues to a woman who is increasingly becoming recognised and acknowledged as the ‘mother of a free movement.’ Set against the political backdrop of colonial South Africa, Tracy shares her perspective about the life and achievements of one half of a dynamic duo whose creativity, resourcefulness and magnetism continues to endure beyond her life time, shaping the democracy of South Africa today. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding

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16:11

Wind of Change (Expanded Version)

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2021/02/06

In this episode Tracy DW presents the full recorded version of the previous episode 'A Call to Action-The Wind of Change Speech' which was published in November 2020. Please see the podcast notes of the previous episode for details and you can listen and watch the full speech here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9-C7ibnLok This podcast episode compliments the poetic narrative 'Gone with the Wind?-Macmillan's Speech for Change' you can purchase your copy by clicking on this link:

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13:33

The Stories so Far - Pt 2

Stories to be tolled ·

2021/01/16

This episode is the second of a two-part series as Tracy DW begins 2021 with a spotlight on the heart of the 'Stories to be tolled' movement...the Stories!! Tracy shares her reflections and anecdotes in relation to the third and fourth poetic narrative releases in the series 'Nights at the Round Table- the Berlin Conference 1884' and 'Gone with the Wind? - Macmillan’s Speech for Change' you can purchase your copy of each title by clicking the links here: https://mybook.to/NightsattheRoundT

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16:06

The Stories so Far

Stories to be tolled ·

2021/01/02

In this episode Tracy DW begins 2021 with a spotlight on the heart of the 'Stories to be tolled' movement...the Stories!! Tracy shares her brand story as well as reflections and anecdotes in relation to her first two poetic releases in the series 'Caribbean-Wind' and 'Caribbean-Rush' both copies you can purchase by clicking on the links below: https://mybook.to/CaribbeanWindpaperbk https://mybook.to/CaribbeanRushpaperbk Tracy also performs a reading of extracts from both titles and invites you to

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