Bishop’s Stortford Business Bringing Curiosity Through The Letterbox - James Diggory
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James Diggory is the co-founder of Curiosity Letters, a family business based in Bishop’s Stortford that sends children educational letters through the post. Created with his wife Louise, the idea is simple but unusual: use the excitement of real mail to spark learning, imagination and curiosity in a way that feels personal and screen-light.
In this conversation, James explains how the business grew out of family life and a much bigger decision. After leaving mainstream teaching and beginning to home educate their twin boys, he and Louise started experimenting with ways to make learning feel more engaging and meaningful. One of those ideas was to write letters from characters linked to different subjects and let those letters open the door to wider discovery.
What comes through clearly is that Curiosity Letters is not just about homeschooling. It is about helping children connect with ideas in a way that feels active and human, whether that is through history, science, music, maths or language. With different characters, themed packs and travel activity books, the whole project is built around making learning feel like something to look forward to.
Links
Website
https://www.curiosityletters.co.uk
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583089006059&sk=about
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/curiosityletters/
Stortford Spotlight
Billboard in Jackson Square
“Put down your phone, see the world with your own eyes and be curious about it with someone you love.”
James says this is a message for everyone. For him, it captures the heart of what Curiosity Letters is trying to encourage: less passive screen time, more shared discovery.
Secret Spot
Nostimo - https://www.instagram.com/nostimodelicatessen/
The Belgian Brewer - https://www.instagram.com/thebelgianbrewer/
James gives two answers here. Nostimo is a family favourite, known in their house as “the Greek cafe”, while The Belgian Brewer is his own go-to for a quieter moment and a bit of thinking space.
Local Legends
Thirst Youth Café - https://www.instagram.com/thirstyouthcafe/
James gives a strong shoutout to Jake, Ben and the team at Thirst for creating a safe and welcoming place for young people in town. He speaks warmly about the value of trusted adults and good spaces for teenagers to just be themselves.
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