I ask myself the question, 'If I was beginning my podcast series today, how would I deliver these episodes now?' (Tracy DW) In this episode Tracy continues with her 'Reprisal' series in looking back and revising over some of the very first episodes from the very first season. This time its an episode originally produced to compliment her poetic narrative The Journey's End - giving back Hong Kong which had not yet been released in 2020. Tracy commemorates the 26th anniversary this year of the...

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Windrush and in homage to the 'Windrush Generation' those who migrated from the Caribbean to the UK between 1945 - 60.   Tracy shares a reprisal of her very first podcast episode in the first season back in 2020 and shares an extract from  Caribbean 'Wind' the story written in homage. To mark the occasion all paperbacks on the website are just £5 each until and including the 30th June. You might want to continue your learning journey about the...

In this episode Tracy shares some reflections from her visit to the Podcast Show at the Business Design Centre in London and her first Book stall event at the Sixth Form College where she attended as a student. Tracy reflects and takes stock over what has happened with 'Stories to be tolled' since its launch in 2020 and ponders on the question 'so what's next? Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey...

In this episode Tracy share's her perspective on the documentary revealing the shocking childhood of the British athlete and four time Olympic Champion Mo Farah who was trafficked to the UK at the age of 9, stripped of his identity and subjected to a life of domestic servitude. This episode was inspired by Tracy's visit to the Schools and Academies Show where Tracy witnessed Mo's interview where he spoke candidly about his childhood and how one particular teacher saved his life and changed...

In this episode Tracy re-orientates her listeners back to the heart of the 'Stories to be tolled' movement...the Stories!! As we anticipate South Africa independence Tracy shares her reflections and anecdotes in relation to the eighth title in the 'Stories to be tolled ' series A Story for South Africa  Tracy pays respect to the struggles and triumphs of those who contributed to to shaping the 'story ' of South Africa's past as well as looking to those contributing in the present toward the...

As the Coronation of King Charles 3rd draws near, Tracy shares her learning journey about the British Royal Family's links to the trans Atlantic Slave trade and asks 'WHO also benefited?' Tracy's asks what will research into the finances of the Royal family uncover what place does the British Monarchy have in the modern world. 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...

US President Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland comes at a time when the UK commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 'Good Friday Agreement.' Biden ensures us that the focus of his visit is to 'keep the peace' but what does this really mean? In this podcast episode Tracy reflects on the significance of Biden's visit and also Ireland's colonial past and asks how these may have implications for the country's present and future with the UK and Europe. Through her podcasts, Tracy DW...

In this podcast episode, Tracy share's her thoughts about the one country that is central to but so often overlooked when it comes to her learning journey about colonial history: The UK. Tracy looks at what is influencing the current climate for the World's 5th largest economy and whether the UK can 'weather' the storm of it's current internal tensions and its relationship with the European Union. Tracy also announces the winner of the giveaway for the month of March. 'History is...a...

March is the month to celebrate Ghana's independence. Tracy DW remembers this event by exploring another opportunity for the country to gain a 'second independence' through their vision to expand their processing and manufacturing of cocoa.  Tracy asks whether Ghana is able to build the capacity needed to take on the Europeans and build the ultimate 'Chocolate Factory' using a classic but simple analysis model to do this. 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' School Leader and...

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...

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...

‘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,...

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...

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 [email protected] 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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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 [email protected] and give your comments and feedback. Enjoy this the second part...