Tudors and Stuarts

Try some of the activities available to download or visit some of the websites. There will be new activities, books to read, and web sites to explore each week during term time and special pages during the holidays.

We have a historical theme this half term:

Tudors and Stuarts

Read about the foul, funny and fascinating facts of everyday life in Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories...

or have a look at some of the other good books about Tudors & Stuarts in your local library.

Visit these site links:

1. An interactive site designed for 7-10 year olds to learn some facts about the Tudors.
   There's some great gory pictures on the 'Wives' page so beware!
   There's a quiz to try
   
2. Fascinating Facts and information on the Tudor period in England. Especially useful for homework, including links to lots of other sites.
   
3. Another primary school web site again with games & links to other sites.
   
4. Visit the V&A on line. Find out about the Tudors. See real documents and objects from Tudor times. Test your skills with the games.
   
5. Lots of good information aimed at secondary age pupils.
   
6. The BBC is always reliable & worth visiting.
   
7. The official government site (aimed at adults)

Week 1 - The Tudor Rose

1. Have a look at Google images for a picture of a Tudor rose.
2. Visit this site and have a look at the rose that was found carved onto a gun on the ship the Mary Rose. Try some of the activities.
3. Try and make your own Tudor rose with red,  white and green paper.

Week 2 - The Great Fire of London

In September 1666, much of London vanished in the Great Fire. Look at these websites to find out more:

1. A fantastic site backing up the recent Channel 4 history series.  Children can find out all about the fire and its consequences, including a brilliant demonstration of how the fire spread. There’s even a video clip of London burning!
   
2. Detailed summary with useful images. Ideal for an overview of what happened - together with map, weblinks and suggested reading.
   
3. Part of the Britain Express site on the Stuarts, this section offer a good explanation and background of events, yet combined with some obtrusive advertising.
   
4. From the Greater London Fire Brigade, a summary page offering information and images about the Great Fire of London 1666. Puts the fire into perspective of how the Fire Brigade was eventually established.

Week 3- The Great Plague

Using a book or the internet can you find out about the plague?

Try these:

• Plague and Fire by Rhoda Nottridge
• Plague and Fire : London 1665-6 by Leonard Wallace Cowie
• The Great Plague by Pam Robson
• Great Plague and Fire : London in crisis by Richard Tames
• The Plague by Liz Gogerly

Or visit these web sites:

• Channel 4's Plague
• EDU Web's AtSchool
• Britain Express
• History Learning Site

Questions:

1. How many people died?
2. What caused the plague?
3. What did people blame at the time?
4. What is the link with the nursery rhyme?
   (See: Nursery Rhymes)
5. Is this fact or myth?

Information for parents:

The Activity Club pages are aimed primarily at children aged 7-11, although some activities are suitable for younger children with adequate supervision.

All libraries offer the opportunity to access the activity pages on the web & can also supply paper, crayons & glue. Some libraries may also be able to supply other materials required for the suggested activities. Please be aware that library staff are unable to assist or supervise children using scissors, glue, etc in the library. Children remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times.

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