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Green Children of Woolpit

Green Children of Woolpit

Update: 2026-01-02
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Around 1150 AD, near the village of Woolpit - in East England - two mysterious children suddenly appeared. They wore odd clothing and spoke a strange language. And most shockingly - their skin was green. This is the story of Green Children of Woolpit.




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https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Green-Children-of-Woolpit/


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_children_of_Woolpit


https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/green-children/




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Green Children of Woolpit

Green Children of Woolpit

Matt and McKinley Breen