Home for a king
Did King Edward I wear pyjamas? Your students can peek into the King's bedchamber and examine replica artefacts with a member of the royal household. The room will come to life with stories of the Tower's fascinating past comparing medieval home life with lives today.
This session especially supports skills of historical interpretation and enquiry as students compare features of a medieval bedroom to their own.
Monday to Friday
10.45, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission
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Knights, castles and kings
Transport your students back in time to a world of knights, castles and kings. A costumed presenter will captivate you with true tales from the Tower's colourful history while exploring one of the oldest palaces in Britain. Stories can vary depending on the age and interests of the group.
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
10.45, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission
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Fire, Fire!
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'll 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
10.45, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission
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Guy Fawkes
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 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
10.45, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£90 plus admission
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Curriculum information
Schemes of work: Individual sessions are designed alongside history units 2 and 5: What were homes like a long time ago? How do we know about the Great Fire of London? as well as two of the new units: What were castles like a long time ago? What do we know about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot?
Across the curriculum: these sessions support English speaking, listening and group interaction.
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