…three other shortlisted books were The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne, Jessica’s Ghost by Andrew Norriss and The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell. The pupils…
…the “swinging sixties” and then the darker history of York Prison. The boys were fascinated and a great morning was had by all. Our Ghost walk with Mr Ray Alexander…
…trip was packed with different adventures. A Ghost Tour under the city, a hands on tour of the Dynamic Earth Museum showing the geology of the city, climbing up Calton…
…experiences which included an orientation walk, a ghost walk above and below streets of the city, guided tours of Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace with many historical references that broadened…
…a visit of the world famous Flying Scotsman to the National Railway Museum. The boys enjoyed lots of activities from siege warfare to a Ghost walk around York. “Wackers” fish…
…tasting pure chocolate and learning about the history of chocolate water, to making their own chocolate lollipop, fun was had by all. Our Ghost walk with Mr Ray Alexander had…
…a white plastic table, adorned with once blooming flowers, now dull with age. What was once bright yellow is now rotting brown, what was blazing red is now ghostly grey….
…were served by two wonderful waiters, Fabio and Ghow, who are both blind. It was an unforgettable practical experience of what life is like as a visually impaired person, from…
…giant Auks on Eldey and ghosts amongst the bubbling mud pools of Gunnuhver as the boys walked across ancient lava fields. Our first night’s rest was very welcome after a…