WHOOSH!

KA-BOOOOM!

Woah, don’t panic — that was just a sound effect from my Time-Travel Boots. But here in Swansea, around 80 years ago, there were real explosions.

You’ve just landed in the middle of World War Two, when planes flew over dropping bombs in what was called The Blitz. Swansea got hit badly. Buildings were smashed, homes were lost — it was noisy, messy, and super scary.

But even louder than the bombs? The bravery of the people who stayed and helped.

Families stuck together, neighbours shared what little they had, and the city slowly rebuilt itself. Heroes everywhere!

But before all that — let’s rewind even further…

In the 1800s, a lot of Irish families moved here to Greenhill. Why? Because there was something really sad happening back home in Ireland— a big disaster called the Potato Famine.

Can you imagine? Their main food — potatoes! — stopped growing, and people didn’t have enough to eat. So they packed up and came to places like Swansea, looking for hope, safety, and a fresh start.

They came by boat, often with just a suitcase, and worked really hard to build new lives. They helped build churches, worked in factories and docks, and made this place their home.

In fact, at one point, 1 in every 10 people in Swansea was Irish! This area — Greenhill — became one of the main places Irish families settled.

And when the Blitz hit years later, in World War II? These communities stood strong. They helped each other, fixed what was broken, and filled the streets with love (and a bit of laughter too).

💬 STAMP IDEA: Draw a dancing potato with a suitcase — or a big heart wearing a flat cap! 🥔💼❤️

OKAY! Time Traveller — YOU’VE DONE IT! Ten amazing stops through history! But don’t go yet… I’ve got one more message just for you.

WHOOSH!

Time Travellers… WE DID IT! Ten epic stops. Ten big adventures. A TON of stories. And zero dinosaur attacks! (Always a win.) 🦕✌️

You’ve travelled through nearly 1,000 years of Greenhill’s history — from knights and castles to authors and opera writers, from hidden gravestones to potato famines, from mystery miracles to bombs and bravery.

And YOU were amazing. You listened, you learned, you imagined — and I hope you laughed a little too! 😄

But here’s the secret: you’re part of this story now too.

Every person who walks this trail becomes part of Greenhill’s future. You bring your own kindness, ideas, big dreams, and even bigger hearts.

So keep being curious. Keep asking questions. Keep noticing the small things, and looking after the people around you — just like the heroes of this trail did.

And if life ever feels tough — whether at home, in school, or anywhere else — don’t keep it to yourself. Talk to someone you trust, like a teacher, a grown-up, or the team at Matthew’s House. You’re never alone. 💛

🎉 Now it’s time to celebrate! If you’ve drawn all 10 stamps in your Time Traveller Passport… Pop inside Matthew’s House to collect your free Time Travel Master badge… because …… YOU are now an official Greenhill Time Travel Master!

And hey — before you go, have a snack, share your favourite stop with someone, and maybe give your best WHOOSH! for the road.

From me, Tarran — your time-travelling guide —

THANK YOU.

Stay awesome. Stay curious.

And remember… history is just the beginning!

WHOOSH!!!