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The Tudor Experience
Your Day Begins!
The group will be met and greeted by a costumed presenter who will introduce him/herself.
To transport the children back to the 16th century he or she will describe the typical dress of a Tudor fellow and maid; the materials used and its style and why boys have buttons and girls don't!
Some activities may need to be slightly altered on the day due to unforseen circumstances.
If costumes have been hired, then getting dressed will follow. They will be encouraged to greet each other politely, showing their courtesy.
The day will include a visit to three spaces of the House:
Only the best for my family!
Lawrence Washington made a lot of money in the Wool Trade in the 16th century. He could afford the best for his large family: a stone built house with his coat of arms on the porch. The children will sit in the Great Hall, recognize the building materials used, find out when the family gathered for meals, how they kept warm and what they did about smells in past times! In suitable weather, the children will visit the Forge for a glimpse into the living and working conditions of the poor at this time.
Eat your greens!
The Kitchen at Sulgrave Manor is always a delight. The children will find out about the diet of the rich and poor in Tudor Times, why eating one's greens was not essential, why the bread is blackened when it comes out of the oven, what was used as a sweetener instead of the very expensive sugar, who used the spices, the daily diet of the poor and the favourite drink of the Washington children.
A Candle to Bed!
The Bedchamber displays its magnificent oak bed. The children will learn about testers, the need to pull the bed ropes tight, who slept in the trundle bed and why babies were bound up. They will gain insight into 16th century society and they will understand about the lives of children and what was expected of girls and boys.
For the balance of the day there are then two different options available--please choose one of the following:
Option 1 which lasts about an hour:
Old or New? The 16th century saw many significant changes in people's lives not least the change in beliefs and religious practices that were developed. Taking part in role play, the children will understand why Henry Vlll had six wives and why he became the Head of the Church in England. There will be beheadings and the children will take part in a dance to celebrate the birth of Edward Vl and learn about the turmoil England suffered after Henry's death. This unit covers the entire Tudor Dynasty (most suitable for Years 4-6) and will last about an hour.
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Option 2 Within this option choose two of the following activities which last about 30 minutes each:
Henry VIII and his six wives. A role play suitable for Years 3-6 that includes marriages, births, beheadings, a trip to see the Pope in Rome and a celebratory dance.
Music and Dance. Look at 16th century replica musical instruments, learn a song and a dance.
The School Room. Practice some Tudor handwriting with quills and ink. Work hard, make no blotches and try to avoid the birch!
Toys and Games. Play some traditional Tudor games such as Nim, House of Fortune, Three Men's Morris. If the weather's fine go outside to play Catch Quoits.
The Forge & Tudor Vegetable Plot (season and weather dependent). Discover and compare the living conditions of a poor family to those of the Washingtons. See the kinds of vegetables that provided the basic daily diet. Smell the herbs that were important for cooking, medicines, washing, cleaning, colour dyeing......
Clothing from Cradle to Court. Find out why babies were washed in red wine, small boys were dressed as girls and how important it was to look the part when attending the Royal Court.