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These resources have been designed to be taught in sequence, beginning with the Assembly, but could equally work as standalone lessons.
ASSEMBLY: WHAT IS A CORONATION?
What is a Coronation?
Explore the significance of the Coronation as an important historical and national event and find out about the key rituals and symbols which take centre stage in the Coronation ceremony.
What is a Coronation?
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CORONATION VALUES & SYMBOLS: THE CORONATION AS A MOMENT OF CHANGE (HISTORY/CITIZENSHIP)
Coronation Values & Symbols
Explore the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as a moment of transition and reflect on the values which were important for her throughout her reign. What has changed, and what are young people’s hopes for the future in the reign of King Charles III?
Living Paintings Learning Resource
The charity Living Paintings are providing free sensory coronation gifts for blind and visually impaired children and young people that will help them experience the coronation through touch and sound. Their gift includes tactile-audio resources of key elements of the coronation such as the St Edward’s Crown, as well as the profile portrait of King Charles III that will become the iconic image of his reign. They have resources available for ages 0-18 and they can be enjoyed at school or at home.
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9 surprising facts about the Tower of London Moat
The Tower of London Moat wasn’t always the dry ditch that it is today. Did you know it was once filled with fish? Or that it has been used as an allotment? Here are 9 surprising facts about the moat at the Tower of London.
William the Conqueror
England's first Norman King
Henry VI
Intelligent and generous, he lived in his father's shadow and was killed for his throne