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Norman Tower of London

Chronology

Chronology

About this learning resource

Format: PDF

A timeline which enables students to understand key dates and events relating to the Normans at the Tower from 1066 to 1100.

This resource supports the Key stage 3 1066 and the Norman Tower of London school session at the Tower of London.

National Curriculum links

• Development of the church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066 - 1509.
• The Norman Conquest.

Learning objectives

• Students will understand the challenges facing the new king following the Norman Conquest.
• Students will understand the key people who impacted on the reigns of William I and his sons.

Resource Information

Key Stage

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

Subjects

  • History

Topic

  • Normans
  • Castles

Type

  • For the classroom

Palace

  • Tower of London
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