- John Tenniel Teaching History Online To receive your free copy every month enter your email address below, then click the 'Join List' button: Powered by ListBot Click Here to become a ValueClick Host Site Spartacus USA History British History First World War Second World War Teaching History Author Search Website Email John Tenniel, the son of a dancing-master, was born in London in 1820.www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jtenniel.htm