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Key Stages 2 and 3 45 minutes The Commandery £1.50 per pupil per session Immerse yourself in the chaos of civil war as you learn about the life of soldiers during this divisive time in our history. Comprised of two hands-on activities that provide the opportunity to experience training in how to handle a pike and load and fire a cannon. Pupils will learn to listen [...]

Key Stages 2 and 3 45 minutes The Commandery £1.50 per pupil per session A hands-on activity that discusses aspects of daily life under the Tudor monarchs, and how an individual's status could affect even the most basic needs, and schooling. Our sessions are full of handling opportunities and hands-on activities. In Candles and Quills pupils can make a beeswax candle and try writing with quill [...]

Key Stages 2 and 3, for 45 minutes. Immerse yourself in the chaos of civil war as you learn about the life of soldiers during this divisive time in our history. 'Arms and Armour' is a hands-on activity covering the role of the common soldier (The Pikeman, Musketeer and Dragoon) with a chance to see weaponry and armour. The session can also involve an explanation of The Commandery's role before [...]

Key Stages 2 and 3 45 minutes The Commandery £1.50 per pupil per session Tudor Clothes and Costume is a practical demonstration during which pupils will learn how people's social status was reflected in their clothing; how the Sumptuary Laws dictated the attire of every person in the country from the King to the lowest servant; the daily care of clothing; the kinds of duties that [...]