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Palace based sessions

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• Court life > 
• Serving the King >
• Spies at court > 
• Explore Henry VIII's kitchens > 

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Object handling / investigating sessions

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• Investigating Henry > 
• Dressed for court > 
• Tudor explorers > 
• Tudor fun and games >                         

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Court life

Students will learn about the lives of rich and poor at the court of Henry VIII, in the very rooms where lords danced and servants slept. Guided by a costumed presenter, groups will investigate what the chambers reveal about the experiences of their inhabitants. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry, using the palace itself as source material.

Further information: Court life (PDF 34.7 KB)
Online Resource: Click here and look for "Tips on greeting the King"

Monday to Friday
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Serving the King 

Would you work for Henry VIII? Hampton Court Palace is not just a home for the King, but for hundreds of servants. Students will meet a costumed member of the household, and pry into working rooms to gain insight into the lives and education of ordinary people. This session supports knowledge and understanding of people and society in the past.  

Further information: Serving the King (PDF 45.1 KB)

Thursdays and Fridays 
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Spies at court

Go undercover at the court of Henry VIII! Our costumed presenter will lead students in role as French spies. The students' mission: write a report to the ultra-competitive French king on life at Henry's court. This session especially supports English skills of composition and planning and drafting, as well as historical enquiry. 
 
Further information: Spies at court (PDF 45 KB)
Online resource: 'My spying evidence' (PDF 4.46MB)

Thursdays
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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"The enthusiastic guides did a brilliant job of really bringing this part of the palace alive for our students."

Teacher comment on Explore Henry VIII's kitchens

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Explore Henry VIII's kitchens

Students will discover the 16th-century technology used to feed the court of Henry VIII. Working with two costumed presenters, the group will learn about the different types of food consumed, and the different types of people who worked hard to prepare it all! The session especially supports historical enquiry through active exploration.

Further information:
Explore Henry VIII's kitchens (PDF 35.1 KB)
Online Resource: The Tudor kitchens

Monday to Friday
Autumn/spring only
10.30, 11.30, 12.45, 13.30
45 minutes
£100 plus admission
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Investigating Henry

Henry VIII is England's most famous king. But who was the real man behind the stereotype? Using artefacts, documents and replica objects students will investigate the real Henry VIII in this interactive object-handling session. By analysing the nature of historical truth, this session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and interpretation. 

Further information: Investigating Henry (PDF 45.3 KB)
Online Resource: Henry Morph



Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Dressed for court

The Tudors made expert use of clothing to express wealth and status. This session allows students to study luxurious replica garments to understand materials, money and rank, and provides an opportunity for two students to dress up in Tudor costume. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and of knowledge and understanding of Tudor society. 

Further information: Dressed for court (PDF 44.4 KB)
Online Resource:  Click here and look for "Dressing the Lady"

Tuesdays:
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
Wednesdays:
10.30, 11.45  
1 hour 
£90 plus admission
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"We were inspired by this session; really great resources and an excellent activity for developing skills."

Teacher comment on Investigating Henry

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Tudor explorers

Hampton Court is full of silk tapestries, costly spices and other treasures Tudor monarchs acquired from all around the world. In this session a costumed interpreter will use role-play and Tudor artefacts to tell the story of the adventurous seafarers and merchants who risked their lives to bring such wares to England. This session especially supports knowledge and understanding of the attitudes of the past, and historical enquiry.

Further information: Tudor explorers (PDF 45.7 KB)




Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Tudor fun and games

This session explores the fascinating world of Tudor sports and pastimes. How did the rich and poor have fun? Students will try to answer this question by handling objects and trying the games and activities for themselves. This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry through active participation. 

Further information: Tudor fun and games (PDF 45.4 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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We have the following sessions still available to book in July 2013:

Tuesday 2 July
Tudor Explorers at 10.30

Wednesday 3 July
Drawing the Tudors at 10.30 or 13.15

Thursday 4 July
Henry, Katherine and Wolsey at 11.45

Friday 5 July
Investigating Henry at 13.15

Tuesday 9 July
Tudor Fun and Games at 13.15

Wednesday 10 July
Drawing the Tudors at 11.45 or 13.15

Thursday 11 July
Tudor Fun and Games at 11.45 or 13.15
Investigating Henry at 13.15

Friday 12 July
Henry, Katherine and Wolsey at 10.30
Tudor Fun and Games at 11.45 and 13.15


Please note that this late availability is for guidence only, we would strongly advise you to call the Education Administration Office to obtain the most up to date information on our availability before you start to make your travel arrangements etc.