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Format: Video
Take a sneaky peak at the Tower of London.
This short film is perfect to show your class before a visit. It gives students a sense of what to expect on their visit plus practical advice to make the most of the day.
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Key Stage
- KS1 (age 5-7)
- KS2 (age 7-11)
- KS3 (age 11-14)
- KS4 (age 15-16)
- KS5 (age 16+)
- Home Educators
- SEND
Subjects
- History
Topic
- Tudors
- Medieval
- Normans
- Elizabethans
Type
- Before you visit
- Videos
- Virtual tours
Palace
- Tower of London
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