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Henry VIII
Who was the real Henry VIII?
Catherine Howard
A young woman whose marriage to Henry VIII would end in tragedy
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Tudor Prisoners at the Tower: Graph
This graph reveals how many prisoners were held at the Tower of London during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.
Moving to Tudor England: Video
What was it like moving to Tudor England? Step back in time and uncover the journey of Catalina of Motril, an enslaved woman who moved to England with a famous queen.
History and Stories
A collection of history and stories associated with all the palaces.
King Henry VIII and His Six Wives: Fact Sheet
This free, editable activity pack introduces children to each queen as a historical figure in her own right - going beyond the familiar rhyme of “divorced, beheaded, died”. It includes fact sheets, colouring, drawing and research activities.
Tudor Family Tree KS2 KS3 KS4 KS5
Download an editable Tudor Kings and Queens Family Tree for Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Use key facts, activities and historic sources to explore King Henry VIII, his queens and his children.
Henry VIII's Six Wives: Biographies and Research Pack
Free biographies of Henry VIII’s six wives designed for older primary and secondary students. This editable resource includes key facts, biographies, sources, timelines, and questions.
Historic Buildings: Georgian Buildings Video
In this episode, students learn to spot key Georgian building features such as symmetry, columns and domes. They’ll also discover more about how the ancient Greeks and Romans inspired Georgian builders.
Historic Buildings: Stuart Buildings Video
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.
Historic Buildings: Norman Castles Video
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.