Visit by Henry VIII
Complements study of the King and the Tudors in general
The aim of the visit by Henry VIII is to provide an insight into what life was like under his reign and what would be expected of the pupils as his subjects. It is broadly based but can easily be tailored to fit your individual learning requirements.
It is suitable at all levels of the curriculum.
A typical day may look like this:
Before morning break: An hour with Erazmus the King's Armourer who will introduce the day and briefly look at the Wars of the Roses before giving a more general overview of life for the ordinary person in Tudor times.
After morning break: An hour with Queen Kathryn Parr who will talk about her own experiences of the King and prepare the pupils for their meeting with him. This usually includes teaching them a song but can be replaced by more academic subject matter.
After lunch: One and a half hours with the King, with the two courtiers in attendance. The pupils will have the opportunity to offer the King a gift of their song as an attempt to lift his sombre mood as he contemplates the events of his life. The session will end with a dance.
Alternatively a half day session is also possible with the King and Erazmus. Again this is totally flexible and adaptable to your specific requirements.
We also offer a visit by the King alone to work with you in presenting the subject to your pupils.
Please contact us for furter details or to discuss your ideas.
tel:07788 140572 e mail: info@livinghistoryhatfield.co.uk
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