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This term we are studying a new skills-based topic all about the Tudors.
We started our topic by drawing a mindmap of everything we know already about the Tudors. Then we used the internet to research more information about what life was like in Tudor times.
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The Tudors were a family who ruled over England from 1485 until 1603. They brought peace to England after many years of war.
Jade, and Jordan |
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Henry VII became king of England in 1485 when he defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.
Ben and Sammie |
Henry VIII loved games, horse riding and hunting. He had 2 meals a day. Scottie, Sophie and Holly
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Henry VIII had 6 wives. He had 11 children but only 3 survived.
Georgina, Mya and Olivia |
Henry VIII was big and handsome and wore fine clothes. He wanted to be a strong king. Spike, Emma and Chloe
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Henry VIII spoke four languages. He loved games, horse riding, hunting and he played music.
Abby, Jenna and Kira |
The ships used in the Tudor times were called galleons. Daniel and James
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Henry VIII was very good at dancing and tennis.
Jodie, Jasmine and Maddie |
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Mary I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was a committed Catholic.
Callum, Chloe and Connor |
The Tudor period ended with the death of Queen Elizabeth on 24th March after 45 years. Joseph, Adam and Daniel
We have made a timeline of important events in Henry VIII's life.
On 7th October we will be visiting Temple Newsam to learn more about how the Tudors used to live. We will be dressing up as Tudor children, learning a Tudor dance and studying portraits to discover more about how the rich Tudors used to dress to impress!
We will show you some photographs after we have been on our visit..