School Workshops for KS2: How the Tudors Lived

This entertaining and unusual workshop gives a taste of what it was like to live in England 500 years ago. The class can really contribute to the activities by wearing Tudor costume; they will at least need aprons because some of the tasks are rather messy!

The workshop covers Maths, English and Technology/Science as well as History. The class work in small groups on each of the FOUR activities. There will be one or two costumed interpreters on hand to explain the different tasks. Each activity lasts about 20 minutes and all instructions and materials are provided by the Museum.

1. Butter Making
In Tudor times you couldn’t always just go out and buy what you needed, you had to make it yourself. Will the children have the patience to make their own butter?

2. Money and Number in Tudor Times
The children learn about Tudor money and prices and also practise their Maths skills in a Roman Numerals game (Yes, the Tudors used these on official documents!).

3. Tudor Handwriting
It’s not easy to master the art of writing with a quill pen. Will the children be able to copy their pieces without making blots?

4. Tudor Teaching
What was it like being in a Tudor school? The children will find out with lessons on Latin translation and spelling. Let’s hope they don’t find their Tudor teacher too intimidating!

For bookings and further information call Laurel Miller on 01225 751339 or send an e-mail to laurel.miller@trowbridge.gov.uk