2008-9 sessions
Court sport
British history g
This presenter-led session looks at some Tudor sports and pastimes. Using replica objects, discussion, demonstration and participation your group can explore this little-known world of the Tudors and see how the rich and poor had fun. Your class will be encouraged to take part handling objects, asking questions and, through discussion, look at the impact games had on both people and animals in the past.
Thursdays (autumn/spring)
Wednesdays, Thursdays (summer)
10.30, 11.45, 13.15
1 hour
£90
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Explore the Tudor Kitchens
British history g
In this popular session students will discover the 16th-century technology used in the palace kitchens to feed the court of Henry VIII. With two costumed presenters pupils will explore the types of food consumed at Hampton Court Palace and learn about the lives of the people who lived and worked in the kitchens.
Monday to Wednesday
autumn/spring
10.30, 11.30, 12.45, 13.30
45 minutes
£90
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Grand designs
British history d
Was Henry VIII’s Hampton Court a private residence or a propaganda tool? Students will investigate the Tudor palace while enjoying a guided visit through Henry VIII’s State Apartments led by a specialist costumed interpreter. They will learn how to distinguish between original and re-creation, and how to understand the significance of both.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
autumn/spring
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£80
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Material evidence
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This session explores the historian’s techniques by considering clothing as a way into the past, and how dress can help us understand history. Hampton Court’s costumed interpreters use a multitude of sources including inventories, diaries, letters and picture sources to research their costumes. Students will examine such sources, and investigate how far they can be trusted.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
autumn/spring/summer
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
1 hour
£80
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Investigating Henry
British history g
Hampton Court Palace’s most famous owner was England’s most famous king. But how do we know if the legends about Henry VIII are true? Using artefacts, documents and replica objects students will get behind the image of Henry VIII and investigate his Tudor court in this interactive object-handling session.
Monday to Friday (autumn/spring)
Tuesdays, Thursdays (summer)
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£80
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Painting history
British history g
Students will learn of the fascinating stories and symbolism behind the pictures on display at Hampton Court Palace. Led by a costumed presenter, this session will look at what the portraits reveal about Tudor life. Using role play and close study of the paintings, students will also learn of the powerful messages portraits can express, as well as their limitations as primary sources.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
autumn/spring/summer
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£80
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Elizabeth I: Power and politics
British history d
In 1562, Elizabeth contracted smallpox at Hampton Court Palace. When she recovered shewas under even more pressure to deal with the succession crisis and at the very least name an heir. Join a costumed interprter to investigate who was the best placed to succeed Elizabeth i and discover why Philip i of Spain and Mary Queen of Scots posed such a threat. Using drama and role play, pupils will discover how Elizabeth dealt with he problems of marriage.
Tuesday to Thursday
autumn/spring
10.30, 12.00, 13.30
45 minutes
£80
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