Wars of the roses
While the Wars of the Roses raged, the Tower of London stood as a dominant symbol of legitimate rule. Students will analyse the Tower’s role in cementing the reigns of both Yorkist and Lancastrian kings.
Key stage 5
Subject: History
Topics: Medieval, War and Conflict
Session type: Depth study
Henry VIII: Supremacy and rebellion
Students will analyse physical and documentary evidence to consider the role of the Tower of London as a reflection of both the domination and destabilisation of Henry VIII throughout his reign.
Key stage 5
Subject: History
Topics: Tudors
Session type: Depth study
Mid-tudor crisis
Succession for the taking? The Mid-Tudor period saw the stability of the monarchy and its future legacies thrown into question. To what extent does the history of the Tower reflect the turbulence of these years?
Key stage 5
Subject: History
Topics: Tudors, Crime and Punishment
Session type: Depth study