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Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

Find a resource to use in the classroom or on a visit to the palaces

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An illustration of the White Tower in its early days on a hill without surrounding outer walls.

The Kings' Castle: Teacher-led Trail

Things to look for, think about and imagine whilst exploring the Tower.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

CastlesMedieval
Yeoman Gaoler John Fraser in state dress uniform outside the Tower of London

Functions of the Tower: Classroom Activity

Explore the different functions of the Tower in detail with this activity sheet.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

MedievalTudorsStuartsWars
Painting of Lady Jane Grey imprisoned at the Tower of London before her execution.

Elizabeth I's Tower of London: Chronology

Charting key dates and events from 1553 to 1601.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)KS5 (age 16+)

Subject

History

Topic

ElizabethansCrime & Punishment
Tracey Tooley investigating Hampton Court Palace with Tudor figures from history.

Tracey Tooley Investigates… Henry VIII: Video Playlist

Join our intrepid history reporter, Tracey Tooley, on her mission to uncover England’s most infamous monarch, Henry VIII.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

Tudors
Illustration depicting Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) on her way to St Paul's Cathedral on 24 November 1588 to give thanks for England's victory over the Spanish Armada

Elizabeth and the Great Debasement: Card Sort Activity

Students step into the role of advisors to Elizabeth I.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

TudorsElizabethans
The East Front of Hampton Court Palace in winter.

Hampton Court Palace: Chronology

Key dates and events from 1086 to 1986.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)

Subject

History

Topic

NormansMedievalTudorsStuartsGeorgiansVictorians20th and 21st Century
Black and white still from the animated story of Lady Margaret Pole.

Lady Margaret Pole: Video

The story of the oldest female prisoner in the Tower of London's history.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

TudorsCrime & Punishment
Illustration of a Lion and Yeoman Warder at the Tower.

The Tudor Tower: Teacher-Led Trail

Things to look for, think about and imagine whilst exploring the Tower.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

TudorsCastles
Detail of windows on the White Tower viewed from the North

World War I and the Tower: Characters

Profiles of spies who were imprisoned at the Tower.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)

Subject

History

Topic

Crime & Punishment20th and 21st CenturyWars
Depiction of the execution of King Charles I in 1649.

(In)glorious Revolution: Characters

Profiles of key players relating to the Glorious Revolution, 1688 to 1689.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)

Subject

History

Topic

Stuarts
The top of the White Tower at the Tower of London with its Union Jack flag flying.

Argue About: The Normans Teacher Infobank

Infographics that show the impact of the Normans on England.

Key Stage

KS3 (age 11-14)KS4 (age 15-16)

Subject

History

Topic

Normans
Henry VIII illustration showing him his all his finest robes, jewels and feathered cap.

Henry VIII at the Tower: Teacher-led Trail

Things to look for, think about and imagine whilst exploring the Tower.

Key Stage

KS2 (age 7-11)KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

History

Topic

TudorsCastles