Year 5 visited the Tower of London to deepen their understanding of Tudor History and the development of the monarchy. They saw different historical sources including texts, artifacts and even the Crown Jewels, as well as receiving a workshop from ‘Francis Bryan’, one of Henry VIII’s most loyal advisers.
Tower Trip
Year 5 visited the Tower of London to deepen their understanding of Tudor History and the development of the monarchy. They saw different historical sources including texts, artifacts and even the Crown Jewels, as well as receiving a workshop from ‘Francis Bryan’, one of Henry VIII’s most loyal advisers.
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