About this session
Key stage 3 | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Route-based
In the Tudor period, religion was a hotbed of revolution. The rollercoaster of religious changes led to widespread confusion and turmoil, impacting both the royal family and their subjects.
In this session students will explore primary evidence from the buildings of Hampton Court Palace. They will analyse the impact of changes in religion during the period of King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I in one of the key locations where religious and political decisions were made.
What to expect?
- The session will be led by an historical character in costume who will interact with students in a lively and responsive way.
- Your group will be led to different outdoor and indoor locations around the site.
- Your students will be encouraged to take an active part in the session through role-play activities and questioning.
- Teachers will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- Analyse the impact of the changing national religion on the Tudor court.
- Explore the physical evidence to examine the different kinds of religious belief among the early Tudor kings and queens.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
- The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745.
- Understanding historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and using them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and frame historically valid questions.
- Understanding how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.
Booking information
Availability
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays.
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 students
Price
£105 plus admission
We also offer this session tailored for groups with a large proportion of moderate learning difficulties.