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Investigation sessions 

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• Sport of kings > 
• Investigating history > 
• Henry's Propaganda > 
• Elizabeth I: power and politics > 

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Sport of kings

Henry VIII was a great sportsman. In an age in which sporting and military glory were central tenets of masculinity, this helped to define his reign. Students will investigate the world of sport and games in this interactive hands-on session.

This session especially supports the key concept of interpretation, looking at image and historical reality, and the key process of using evidence. 

Further information: Sport of kings (PDF 36.1 KB)
Online resource: Joust for Henry VIII    


Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Investigating history

This session explores the historian's techniques by considering the use of evidence. Using an array of artefacts, documents, paintings and clothing, students will analyse how we know about the past, and the extent to which evidence can be trusted.

This session especially supports the key processes of historical enquiry, in testing beliefs about the past, and using evidence through attempting to support or disprove these beliefs.  

Further information:
Investigating history (PDF 44.9 KB)


Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Henry's Propaganda

Students will learn the fascinating stories and symbolism behind the pictures on display at Hampton Court Palace. Led by a costumed presenter, and including role-play, this session will examine the Tudor use of image, and consider the advantages and limitations of paintings as primary sources.

This session especially supports the key concept of interpretation expressed in changing portraiture, and the process of using evidence.
 
Further information: Henry's Propaganda (PDF 45 KB)
Online resource: Click here and look for "Henry's Women"

Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Elizabeth I: power and politics

In 1562 Elizabeth I contracted smallpox at Hampton Court Palace and lay delirious, apparently on the point of death. It was one of the most intense succession crises of her reign. Led by a costumed interpreter, students will take on the role of the Queen's counsellors at this time of great danger. They will take part in a heated debate: if the Queen dies, who should have the throne?

This session especially supports the key concept of cause and consequence, and the key processes of using evidence and communication.

Further information:
Elizabeth I: power and politics (PDF 45.7 KB)


Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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