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A level sessions

The Wolsey Closet. Detail of the ceiling richly decorated with gilded Renaissance motifs and coloured badges incorporating the Tudor rose.

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

Close up detail of king Henry VIII stained glass from the west window in The Great Hall.

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