Wren and Raven Investigate!
Format: Video
Join the ghost of Christopher Wren and his friend Raven as they investigate Stuart buildings across the UK - from royal palaces to local houses.
In this episode, students learn to spot key Stuart building features such as stone and brick plus sash windows. They’ll also discover more about the Master Builder Christopher Wren and what happened after the Great Fire of London.
Perfect for KS1 and KS2, this video supports pupils to:
- look closely at the buildings around them
- recognise how buildings change over time
- identify key architectural features
- understand that buildings are historical evidence we can use to learn about the past.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS1 (age 5-7)
- KS2 (age 7-11)
- Home Educators
Subjects
- History
- Geography
Topic
- Historic Environment
- Stuarts
Type
- Videos
Palace
- Tower of London
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This video can be used before a school trip to a Stuart building or a local history walk to highlight features to spot.
It also helps pupils understand that buildings are historical sources.
Supporting resources
The Wren and Raven video series was developed with support from the team at Historic England.
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