The Tudors

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History teaching resources for Key Stage 2 History - The Tudors - with lesson plans. Explores Henry 8th and Elizabeth 1st and the topics Tudor seafaring, Tudor medicine, Tudor rich and poor, Tudor work and play, Tudor exploration, Tudor theatre and drama.

1. Henry VIII

Barney Harwood presents a whistle-stop tour of Henry VIII's reign through comic sketches. Among the themes that Barney touches on are: Henry's six wives and their various fates; his need for a male heir; the establishment of the Church of England; crime and punishment; food; health and medicine.

2. Elizabeth I

Barney Harwood presents a brief guide to the action packed reign of Elizabeth I. Among the themes that Barney explores are: Lady Jane Grey and the succession following the death of Edward VI; religious tolerance (or lack of it!) during the reign of Mary I; crime and punishment; Mary Queen of Scots; Philip II of Spain and The Armada.

3. Rich and poor

Barney Harwood presents a comic guide to the contrasting lives of the rich and poor during Tudor times. Some of the themes Barney explores are some of the jobs done by poor people and the lavish food enjoyed by the rich.