about this session
Key stage 3 | Subject: History | Topics: Tudors | Session type: Route-based
In the Tudor period, religion was a hotbed of revolution. The rollercoaster of religious changes led to widespread confusion and turmoil, impacting both the royal family and their subjects.
In this session students will explore primary evidence from the buildings of Hampton Court Palace. They will analyse the impact of changes in religion during the period of King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I in one of the key locations where religious and political decisions were made.
Learning objectives
Students will:
- Analyse the impact of the changing national religion on the Tudor court.
- Explore the physical evidence to examine the different kinds of religious belief among the early Tudor kings and queens.
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
- The development of Church, state and society in Britain 1509-1745.
- Understanding historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and using them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends and frame historically-valid questions.
- Understanding how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world.
Booking Information
Availability
Wednesday - Friday
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
This session is also available on our Schools only Tuesdays:
2024
Tuesday 24 September
Tuesday 22 October
Tuesday 26 November
2025
Tuesday 25 February
Tuesday 25 March
Tuesday 20 May
Tuesday 8 July
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 students
Price
£104 plus admission
We also offer this session tailored for groups with a large proportion of moderate learning difficulties.