about this session
Key stage 1 | Subject: History | Topic: Great Fire of London | Session Type: Route-based
It is 1666, and London is ablaze. The fire is spreading east approaching the Tower's doorstep... and the fortress is filled with gunpowder. A costumed presenter will describe these terrible events and tell the story of Samuel Pepys and the six-year-old boy who watched the flames approaching together from within the Tower walls.
This session uses role play to bring the story of the Great Fire of London to life. Depending on availability and weather, this session may take place either in the White Tower or a classroom space.
Learning objectives
Children will:
- Learn about key features of the Great Fire of London through rhyme and role play.
- Compare and contrast life today with life in the 1600's.
- Discover more about some of the people who witnessed the fire.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
- The lives of significant individuals (Samuel Pepys).
- Significant events beyond living memory.
- Similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.
Booking Information
Availability
Monday - Friday
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
Duration
45 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 children
Price
£104 plus admission