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
Medieval England: 1154-1216
As a fortress, palace and prison, the Tower of London was at the centre of many key moments in medieval history. Using the Tower’s buildings as a source of historical evidence, students will investigate some of the key individuals and events of the years 1154 to 1216 to explore how the Angevin kings of England used the Tower to assert and consolidate their power.
Key stage 5
Subject: History
Topics: Medieval
Session type: Depth study