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The Princes in the Tower

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About this learning resource

Format: Video

This video tells the story of two princes, who disappeared whilst staying at the Tower of London in 1483. It is described and illustrated by children.

National Curriculum Links

• The development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509.

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Resource Information

Key Stage

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

Subject

History

Topic

Medieval

Type

For the classroom

Palace

Tower of London

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