The Suffragettes: 100 Years of the Vote for Women
Votes for Women (but only a select few)! At a time when the rights of women are at the forefront of the news, it seems quite appropriate that today (6th February, 2018) marks 100 years since the Representation of the People Act came into effect, a law giving some women the right to vote. Billed.. read more →
Britain to welcome the Bayeux Tapestry?
Embroidered in Britain in the 11th century, is the Bayeux Tapestry set to return to the land of its creation? One of the major talking points of yesterday’s Anglo-French summit, it was announced that the Bayeux Tapestry is to head across La Manche to go on display in Britain in 2022, the first time in.. read more →
European Day of Languages
September 26th represents the European Day of Languages, an initiative derived by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg and celebrated every year since its creation in 2001. According to the official website, “there are over 200 European languages and many more spoken by citizens whose family origin is from other continents. This is an important.. read more →
Remembering Passchendaele
100 years on, we remember the Great War’s Battle of Passchendaele. Officially known as the Third Battle of Ypres, Passchendaele was infamous not only for the scale of casualties, but also for the mud. Indeed, few offensives encapsulate World War One better than the Battle of Passchendaele. The attack at Passchendaele was Sir Douglas Haig’s.. read more →
Commemorating Jane Austen
On the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, take a trip beyond the classroom to learn more about this literary great. An enduring mainstay on the English Literature curriculum, Pride and Prejudice has long been regarded as a literary classic. Yet did you know that tomorrow, 18th July 2018, marks the 200th anniversary of.. read more →
We are recruiting
As part of our expansion plans, we are looking to recruit new staff experienced in the world of educational travel. If you are interested in joining Broadway Tours, please send your cv to Tim Knight at tim@broadwaytours.co.uk. read more →
Futuroscope is 30!
France’s 2nd largest theme park soon to celebrate its 30th birthday! First opened to the public in May 2017, Futuroscope, France’s number two amusement park after Disneyland Paris, is preparing to celebrate its 30th birthday. A brilliant visit for any age and designed firmly with education and fun in mind, Futuroscope caters excellently for those studying media, communication.. read more →
Normandy’s Le Havre celebrates its 500th anniversary
Le Havre is a fantastic destination to consider for a Normandy art school trip. Founded by King Francis I in 1517, the port city of Le Havre has undergone various guises throughout the centuries. It acquired increasing importance at the end of the 18th century as a result of the slave trade and growing international commerce. Indeed, on the eve.. read more →