Historian and TV star Tony Robinson told the story of the first and second world war to a group of Norfolk youngsters today when he dropped into the county to sign copies of his new book.
The comedian appeared at the Jubilee Family Centre in Aylsham to talk about his new series of children's books - Weird Wonders of the World - the latest of which explores the history of the first world war.
Pupils from 15 north Norfolk primary schools piled into the centre and enjoyed some enthusiastic audience participation as the Blackadder star took them on a journey through time.
Sir Tony said the audience had been 'very responsive' and the young crowd were full of praise for his interactive presentation.
Issy Davison, 10, from Bure Valley School, said: 'He wasn't boring, he makes it (history) more interesting. And he signed the books, which lots of people probably didn't expect.'
Fellow pupil Daniel Simpson, 10, added: 'He got us all involved, he was quite energetic.'
This evening the comedy legend is due to swap audiences and subjects during a presentation about family history and Norfolk's rich past.
Hosted by genealogy website Ancestry.co.uk the event at the Norfolk Record Office will also feature talks from Miriam Silverman, from the website, and George Nobbs, leader of Norfolk County Council.
For more on this story see tomorrow's EDP.
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