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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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07:17

An Ode to Africville

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2023/03/04

In this episode Tracy put's her 'poetic narrative' hat on with a celebration to mark February's Canadian Heritage Month. Africville was a small community of African Nova Scotians who first came from New York to settle in Nova Scotia, Canada from 1783 onwards. infamy and controversy became associated with the site after World War 2 when it became the target for undesirable facilities to be established and was razed to the ground under agendas for 'urban renewal' where its original residents were

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15:59

For God and the Empire - it's a matter of Honour

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2023/02/18

With the news that some of today’s public figures are returning their Honours Medals, Tracy shares her thoughts and understanding about how the UK’s Honours system became colonialized and how unpicking the issues will take more than just eradicating a title, a few words or mottos while avoiding erasing some of history’s most important lessons. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial

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21:44

Some 'Spare' Notes on Prince Harry

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2023/02/04

‘Will history remember me for the newspaper headlines or for who I really am?’ (Prince Harry Duke of Sussex) In this episode, Tracy shares her own reflections from her experience of reading the Duke of Sussex's autobiography 'Spare.' Tracy evaluates the book as a historical source and explores how the book presents a valuable and fascinating insight into one of the world's oldest institutions but also presents history's problematic nature - the conflict between the credible and reality, between the

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20:26

Parliament & Empire - The Conservative Monday Club

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2023/01/21

As Britain enters into a period of recession Tracy shares her own understanding and some of her reflections on how conservative party ideals have influenced attitudes toward Britain’s empire and through party politics, shaped Britain’s international and domestic policies in relation to it. Tracy also asks to what extent has the cause and effect of past events and decision making determined and defined the repercussions which now effect Britain’s current economic challenges. This podcast episode is

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19:09

Your Season's Best

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2023/01/07

We’re kicking off 2023 with an episode dedicated to you, our listeners, readers and co-learners. Presenting to you the top 5 episodes that you chose as your ‘Season’s Best’ for 2022. Don’t be a stranger! Get in touch and email me at info@storiestobetolled.com alternatively you can leave an audio message at https://www.speakpipe.com/storiestobetolled All my stories are available at https://wwww.storiestobetolled.com the direct link for ‘Bite from the Big Apple-a story for New York’ is here

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30:13

It's the end of a Season

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2022/12/24

In this special seasonal episode I'd like to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2022 and take a look back over season 2, sharing with you, my listeners and co-learners, clips from the episodes that I feel have marked some key international, national and personal events over the previous 12 months. As a Nominee for Authoress of the year 2022 for 'Aspiring Authors Magazine' you can vote for me by clicking the nominee icon on my profile picture on the website. You can also download

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14:27

Where are you really from?

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2022/12/10

'Whether you are African or belong to the African Diaspora and have African Heritage, should you be able to face questions such as ‘where are you really from?’ and answer in ways that tell your ‘story’ in order to turn the conversation around? ' (Tracy DW) In this episode Tracy shares her reflections about the conversation between Ngozi Fulani and Lady Hussey that has caused so much controversy and provoked a range of responses. Tracy finds answers to the question 'where are you really from?' by

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12:01

Reimagining Our Representation

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2022/11/26

In this episode, Tracy shares her reflections about her visit to the exhibition of globes, organised and inspired by ‘The World Reimagined’ Charity. As she is inspired by the range of artistic interpretations of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Tracy asks questions about how the exhibition and discovery trails have helped to further promote the experiences of the African and Caribbean society as part of mainstream culture here in the UK. Tracy also asks how the diaspora can learn from this artistic

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22:28

Parliament and Empire

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2022/11/12

In this podcast episode Tracy reflects on the political events in the UK that have taken place over the last 6 months. The UK has entered into a period of constant change of leadership and government bringing with it diversity in terms of gender, race and ethnicity. Tracy uses this time as an opportunity to learn more about the origins of one of the world's oldest Parliaments and how it used legislation to build, maintain and dismantle an Empire which intended to keep the world apart but ironically

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10:37

Tracy DW in conversation with...

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2022/10/29

Tracy DW continues her celebration of Black History Month in the UK with a dip in 'the pond' and travelling across to the US with a continuation of her conversation with Angela Thomas Smith founder of 'Aspiring Authors' and the 'African American Author Literacy Awareness Campaign.' Tracy is a participant in Angela's '122 Authors from around the World' campaign for 2033 and looks forward to working alongside Angela to promote and inspire others on their authorship journey throughout the coming year

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Tracy DW in conversation with...

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2022/10/15

In this episode Tracy DW celebrates Black History Month 2022 in conversation with Angela Tomas Smith, Founder of American publishing entity 'Aspiring Authors' and the 'African American Author Literacy Awareness Campaign.' Angela loves to promote writers and authors from diverse backgrounds from around the world and Tracy is one of '122 authors' being promoted through her initiative in 2022. Eavesdrop on this the first part of their conversation to find out about what inspires and motivates both

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14:49

Tracy DW in conversation with...

Stories to be tolled ·

2022/10/15

In this episode Tracy DW celebrates Black History Month 2022 in conversation with Angela Tomas Smith, Founder of American publishing entity 'Aspiring Authors' and the 'African American Author Literacy Awareness Campaign.' Angela loves to promote writers and authors from diverse backgrounds from around the world and Tracy is one of '122 authors' being promoted through her initiative in 2022. Eavesdrop on this the first part of their conversation to find out about what inspires and motivates both

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17:37

Lying in State

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2022/10/01

In this podcast episode (the last of the current season) Tracy DW shares her experience of her visit to Westminster Hall to view Queen Elizabeth 2nd lying in state. Through this she explores her own perspective about how the monarch's demise has wider implications for Britain's profile and influence across the globe. ‘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 ‘Stories to

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13:18

An Open Letter to King Charles 3rd

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2022/09/17

In this episode Tracy DW attempts to capture the mood of the time in the event of the death of Queen Elizabeth 2nd and the ascension of King Charles 3rd to the British Throne. Tracy contemplates the in-tray of issues that await the new monarch: healing family rifts, re-branding the monarchy and a declining Commonwealth and how he will find a balance between following in his mother's footsteps and still being able to leave his own mark on British History. 'History is...a matter of fact or

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18:49

Let's 'Talk' about the 'Walk'

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2022/09/03

'Fact is limiting...perspective is everything' (Tracy DW) Welcome to this episode where Tracy DW shares her reflections about what she has learnt through the process of planning her 'Lets Go for a Walk' learning program. She promotes discussion about how educational practitioners can best exploit resources and real life experiences in order to achieve more diverse content in history lessons and during Black History Month that is both relevant and accessible. Tracy also uses her experience to test

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17:09

Let's Go for a Walk - part 1

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2022/08/20

Hi everyone! I can't believe that I've reached the milestone of 50 episodes!! I cannot thank you, my listeners and followers enough for all your support since the podcast launched in October 2020. This episode and (the second part episode that follows) consists of a unit of learning for 10-11year olds that I have developed for the Education Authority that I work for. While it is still pending approval, I thought I'd share it with you, my listeners as I know that many of you who listen regularly are

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17:47

Let's Go for a Walk - part 2

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2022/08/20

Tracy DW continues to celebrate the 50th episode of her podcast series with this the second part of a learning unit for the Hackney Diverse Curriculum. I you're an educational practitioner or just have an interest in history and education, feel free to comment below and share approaches that you have used to promote a more diverse curriculum in your educational setting. Feel free to contact with me at info@storiestobetolled.com and give your comments and feedback. Enjoy this the second part of a

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14:08

The 'Wealth' that we all have in 'Common'

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2022/08/06

'... our conversation took on a different direction when Hannah raised the issue regarding the criticism and divided opinion about the significance of the Commonwealth Games and its link to colonialism, Empire, slavery and the concept of satellite territories revolving around a ‘mother state.’ There has always been this discussion in regards to whether or not the concept of the ‘friendly’ games is an out dated one and with the constant talk of reparations and an increase in member states considering

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14:06

Let's Set the Record Straight

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2022/07/23

In this episode Tracy 'sets the record straight' through sharing her thoughts about her work on 'Stories to be tolled' over the past two years and evaluates her journey so far with the project. 'I want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of you who have purchased my poetic narratives, visited the learning platform at https://storiestobetolled.com and new listeners as well as those of you who regularly listen to my podcast episodes every fortnight.' (Tracy DW) Today's

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19:25

Remembering Patrice Lumumba

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2022/07/09

'On the 30th June 2020. Juliana Lumumba wrote a letter directly to Phillippe King of the Belgians with a special request: That the remains of her father be repatriated to his homeland so that he would no longer be, in her words ‘a hero without a grave.’ Inspired by recent events to mark the Independence Day celebration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tracy DW dedicates this podcast episode to the country's Revolutionist and first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. A man who was dedicated to

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