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Explore the language of symbolism and investigate how symbols have been used by monarchs throughout the ages in art, portraiture and in the Coronation ceremony. Develop your own symbols to represent the core values which young people feel are most relevant for Britain today.

Key Stage

  • KS1 (age 5-7)
  • KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

  • History
  • Art & Design

Topic

  • Historic Environment
  • 20th & 21st Century

Excerpt from 'De Civitate', 1534 by Desiderius Erasmus.

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • KS4 (age 15-16)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Tudors

Go back in time to Henry VIII's Tudor kitchens and prepare a feast fit for the King! But avoid being caught as an imposter!

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Tudors

Introduce the main features of the medieval fortress and royal residence using the Tower of London as an example in this presentation for the classroom.

Key Stage

  • KS1 (age 5-7)
  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Medieval

This assembly explores the question What is a coronation? and the significance of the Coronation of HM King Charles III as an important historical and national event. Students will find out what happens at a coronation ceremony and will explore key rituals and symbols, including the Coronation Regalia.

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)

Subject

  • History
  • PSHE

Topic

  • 20th & 21st Century
  • Historic Environment

This assembly explores the question What is a coronation? and the significance of the Coronation of HM King Charles III as an important historical and national event. Students will find out what happens at a coronation ceremony and will explore key rituals and symbols, including the Coronation Regalia.

Key Stage

  • KS3 (age 11-14)

Subject

  • History
  • PSHE

Topic

  • Historic Environment
  • 20th & 21st Century

This assembly explores the question What is a coronation? and the significance of the Coronation of HM King Charles III as an important historical and national event.

Key Stage

  • SEND

Subject

  • History
  • PSHE

Topic

  • 20th & 21st Century
  • Historic Environment

Download short editable biographies of Wars of the Roses Significant People Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Use key facts, activities and historic sources to explore the people involved in these famous power struggles. 

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • KS4 (age 15-16)
  • KS5 (age 16+)
  • Home Educators

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Medieval
  • Crime & Punishment
  • Wars of the Roses

Download an editable Wars of the Roses Family Tree for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Use key facts, activities and historic sources to explore the houses of York and Lancaster. 

Key Stage

  • KS2 (age 7-11)
  • KS3 (age 11-14)
  • KS4 (age 15-16)
  • KS5 (age 16+)
  • Home Educators
  • International Schools

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Medieval
  • Wars of the Roses