Object handling and investigative sessions 

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The King's Marriage

It is early 1544 and there is a new Queen at court: Henry VIII's sixth bride, Katheryn Parr. Students will visit sites around the Tower connected with Henry's previous wives. Accompanied by a courtier well-acquainted with the new Queen, students will hear about the momentous lives (and deaths!) of Henry's wives.

This session especially supports knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past and chronological understanding.

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

Imprisonment, Escape and Execution

Although the Tower of London was not built as a prison, it has, over the centuries, acquired a fearsome reputation as one of England's most notorious prisons.

In this session, students will put themselves in the shoes of a prisoner. Where would they have been locked up? What was the Tower like for a prisoner? What crime might they have committed? Students will hear exciting stories of the Tower's dark history, told by a costumed character, and will have the opportunity to explore some of the historic space used to hold prisoners.

This session especially supports skills of historical interpretation and historical enquiry.

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
50 minutes
£90 plus admission
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Fit for a King

This classroom based session accompanies the Royal Armouries impressive Fit for a King exhibition in the White Tower, It will examine one of England's most famous kings, none other than Henry VIII himself: King, sportsman and Tudor superstar! Led by a costumed presenter, students will have the opportunity to handle Henry VIII's replica armour and discover more about the man behind the metal.

This session especially supports skills of historical interpretation and historical enquiry.

Monday to Friday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30

1 hour
£90 plus admission
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Walter Raleigh: Elizabeth's explorer

It is 1616 and Sir Walter Raleigh is imprisoned in the Bloody Tower. Word has just arrived that he's to be freed to go in search of the lost city of El Dorado! You'll meet one of Sir Walter's closest friends and relive his pioneering expeditions to the 'New World'. Students will advise Sir Walter on making his latest venture a success.

This session especially supports knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past and skills of historical enquiry.

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

Monday to Thursday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30

1 hour
£90 plus

Investigating the Tudors

Your students will become history detectives investigating replica objects with a Tudor costumed character. Examine the contents of a missing Tudor chest, and try to identify its owner using the objects as clues.

This session especially supports skills of historical interpretation and organisation and communication.

Monday to Friday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30  
  
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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"It was fantastic!  Great to have clothes that fit the class."

Dressed for Court

Students will enjoy a rare opportunity to handle and try on exquisite Tudor costume. Comparing and contrasting the clothing of rich and poor, students will find out about the rules and regulations that governed dress in Tudor England.

This session especially supports skills of historical enquiry and organisation and communication.

Monday to Friday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
     
1 hour
£90 plus admission
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"Very engaging storytelling, thank you."

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