Fern and Kate Meet Dido Elizabeth Belle

A short story for eight to ten year olds. On a school trip, two London schoolgirls travel back in time and meet Dido Elizabeth Belle. Illegitimate daughter of an African slave and a Royal Navy Admiral, Dido lived for thirty years in the household of Lord Mansfield who, as Lord Chief Justice, played a part in the abolition of slavery. Did the presence of his adopted mixed race daughter influence the way he thought about slavery? Dido was long a forgotten character in history but the release of the film 'Belle' has brought her to life on the big screen. In addition to the short story there is biographical information about her life aimed at young readers who want to know more about the times she lived in.