Terrible Tudors
Good morning everyone,
Yesterday Year 5 visited Palace Green Library (part of Durham University) to take part in a Tudor workshop. During the morning we found out some very interesting facts about Tudor times including the different people that ruled, wars and the impact it had on the country. We also had the opportunity to hold both real and replica artefacts some of which included; jugs, plates, sundials and clogs. We drew them in detail and described what they were and what they may have been used for. Before lunch we created our own inventory using a quill and ink. We had to write down everything that we owed on a piece of parchment.
After lunch we began our 'Tudor Trail' around Durham City. We explored the area around the university such as the castle and cathedral. We moved around the city exploring the original Tudor features along the way. Many of the buildings still have the original timber frames on the side of them and have only had the fronts changed! We even got to see the opening cellar door to one of the prisons which would have been used all those years ago.
We had a fantastic day and the children were extremely well behaved! Back to class now to produce some amazing follow up work :)
Thanks,
Mrs Bailey and Year 5.
Yesterday Year 5 visited Palace Green Library (part of Durham University) to take part in a Tudor workshop. During the morning we found out some very interesting facts about Tudor times including the different people that ruled, wars and the impact it had on the country. We also had the opportunity to hold both real and replica artefacts some of which included; jugs, plates, sundials and clogs. We drew them in detail and described what they were and what they may have been used for. Before lunch we created our own inventory using a quill and ink. We had to write down everything that we owed on a piece of parchment.
After lunch we began our 'Tudor Trail' around Durham City. We explored the area around the university such as the castle and cathedral. We moved around the city exploring the original Tudor features along the way. Many of the buildings still have the original timber frames on the side of them and have only had the fronts changed! We even got to see the opening cellar door to one of the prisons which would have been used all those years ago.
We had a fantastic day and the children were extremely well behaved! Back to class now to produce some amazing follow up work :)
Thanks,
Mrs Bailey and Year 5.
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