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Norman Tower of London

Timeline

About this learning resource

Format: Power Point Presentation

Download an editable timeline of the Norman Tower of London for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5.

Use dates, key facts and activities to explore the events of 1066 and beyond. Including events such as: 

  • Battle of Hastings
  • Building of the White Tower
  • The first prisoner.

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Preview image of timeline learning resource revolving around The Tower of London

Resource Information

Key Stage

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

Subjects

  • History

Topic

  • Normans
  • Castles
  • Crime & Punishment

Type

  • Timelines
  • Printable activities

Palace

  • Tower of London
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Editable PowerPoints for lessons

This resource includes an editable PowerPoint ready for educators to adapt.

Classroom resources

This resource can be used in different ways:

  • displayed on screens as a PowerPoint  
  • adapted to create printable worksheets
  • click on the images within the files to explore the paintings in more detail.

National Curriculum Links

  • Development of the church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066 - 1509.
  • The Norman Conquest.

In this episode, students will discover the key features of a Norman castle including arch shaped windows, crenellations and indoor toilets! They'll also discover what happened in 1066 and why there are so many Norman castles across the UK.

Key Stage

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

Subject

  • History
  • Geography

Topic

  • Medieval
  • Historic Environment
  • Castles

Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history students, this activity helps recap key knowledge about the Battle of Hastings, Norman castles and life under William the Conqueror.

Key Stage

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

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Normans
  • Medieval

Perfect for KS2 and KS3 history students, this activity helps recap key knowledge from theft to treason, torture to execution.

Key Stage

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

Subject

  • History

Topic

  • Crime & Punishment