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Adayat thepalace 5 THINGS TO DO // HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES 1 Visit incredible palaces With 1,000 years of evidence to interpret, Royal Historic Palaces’ interactive sessions for KS3–5 students are designed to encourage them to delve deeper, consider historical concepts, and engage in discussion and debate in the very spaces where history happened. 2 The Tower of London Investigate the Tower as a hotbed of protest and rebellion, consider the consequences of religious turmoil during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and examine primary evidence to complement the study of the Wars of the Roses and Henry VIII’s reign. 3 Hampton Court Palace Using contemporary sources and the Palace buildings, study the English Reformation, the rise and fall of Thomas Wolsey, and the impact that changes in religion, the monarchy and global culture had on the stability of Tudor society. 4 Kensington Palace From September 2024, your students can discover how Kensington Palace’s monarchs – William III, Queen Anne and George II – played integral roles in the development of the British Empire. 5 Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Uncover the pivotal role the Castle has played in modern Northern Irish history, discover natural and man- made habitats in the Gardens, and explore the Castle’s collection of art and objects to create historically inspired textile designs. www.hrp.org.uk/schools Choose from four fascinating sites and a range of interactive school sessions to help your students get hands-on with history… GOOD TO KNOW Visit the Historic Royal Palaces website to plan your educational visit, search for learning resources, and take advantage of CPD and training opportunities for teachers. BOOK A VISIT AT WWW.HRP.ORG.UK/SCHOOLS • Enquiry-based sessions for KS3-5 • Activity trails aligned to the national curriculum • Free pre- and post- visit resources IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HISTORY PARTNER CONT ENT www.teachwire.net/school-trips | 47