It is 1666, London is ablaze. The fire is spreading east approaching the Tower's doorstep… and the fortress is filled with gunpowder! Students will meet a costumed character who will describe these terrible events and tell the story of Mr Pepys watching the flames from inside the ancient Tower walls.

This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and English speaking and listening by exploring the historic environment through storytelling.

This session includes time spent exploring outdoor areas of the site - please encourage students to dress appropriately for the weather.

Monday to Friday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission 
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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

Why did the Gunpowder Plot fail? Join one of King James' courtiers to explore the thrilling story of Guy Fawkes' plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament – and visit some of the prison cells that housed his fellow conspirators. This session will be led by a costumed presenter and will take place across a number of sites within the Tower that hold particular relevance for the plot of 1605.

This session especially supports skills of historical interpretation by exploring differing interpretations of a key historical figure.

This session includes time spent exploring outdoor areas of the site - please encourage students to dress appropriately for the weather.

Monday to Friday
07October - 25 October 2013
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission 
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"Keep up this quality of engagement - lots of drama, excellent voice projection and good humour... "

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