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The Story of Walter Raleigh

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Format: Video

Raleigh was imprisoned at the Tower of London in 1592, allegedly for marrying in secret against Queen Elizabeth I's wishes. In this video, children describe and illustrate the story of Sir Walter Raleigh. 

National Curriculum Links

• The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745.

Resource Information

Key Stage

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

Subjects

  • History

Topic

  • Tudors
  • Elizabethans

Type

  • Videos

Palace

  • Tower of London
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Subject

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