Tudor Times Workshop

"We have stepped away from the boring worksheet-curriculum and are doing the Tudors as hands-on history. Richard is brilliant because he gives the children every opportunity to get involved and do things they couldn't do otherwise. A great experience for both me and my class!" Ken, Durham teacher
"Such a god experience. Even the children's handwriting improved because they were trying so hard, just because they were so engaged. I will always use Richard when teaching the Tudors in future!" - Mr Greensides, Gateshead

That History Bloke loves dressing up - and just wait until you see my Henry VIII costume!

This activity is adaptable to all age ranges and abilities within KS 1-2. There are a variety of activities to choose from, over a full day or a half day.

Firstly, learn some fascinating facts using the Tudor True or False quiz. Did people really paint their teeth black?

Then, get hands-on with some mystery Tudor artefacts - can you work out what they are for, who might have used them and for what purpose? Beware - some may be less tasteful than others...

Would'st thou pasttime with a scopperil, or play at shovegroat? Learn how Tudors entertained themselves by playing Tudor toys and games. You may afterwards hear the soothing sounds of a lyre...

Keep the plague at bay by making pomanders (nb. extra £10 charge for ingredients) to ward off evil smells and disease... Your children will get to keep the fine scented, beautiful pomanders that they make!

Finally, learn a Tudor recipe for black ink and have a go at writing in the Tudor style, using quill pens and lots of concentration! Did you know that Shakespeare had AWFUL handwriting?