10.00 - 10.25 William Blythe meets the class (his workers) outside and gives a brief introduction to the house and herb garden. Preparations to meet the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury (2 pupils) begin.
Rich and poor Tudors are compared. Preparations for the Christmas Revelry are discussed.
10.25 - 10.55 - Group A
· Quills are used to compose Christmas greetings.
· The Courtly dance is practised.
· Use of handling collection.
- Group B
Teacher led with guidance sheets
· Herb bags
· Looking outside
· Bedroom
· Rich and poor
· Tudor clothing
10.55 - 11.25 - Group A
Teacher led with guidance sheets
· Herb bags
· Looking outside
· Bedroom
· Rich and poor
· Tudor clothing - Group B
· Quills are used to compose Christmas greetings.
· The Courtly dance is practised.
· Use of handling collection.
A half day session would include the above, with the Revelry presented from 11.40 - 12.00
12.00 - 1.00 Lunch Time
1.00 - 1.30 - Group A
· Exploring the house with William Blythe with an emphasis on richer and poorer, punishments and food. - Group B
· Teacher led toys and games.
· Role playing using reproduction Tudor costume.
1.30 - 2.00 - Group A
· Teacher led toys and games.
· Role playing using reproduction Tudor costume.
- Group B
· Exploring the house with William Blythe with an emphasis on richer and poorer, punishments and food.
2.00 - 2.30
All gather in the hall for the Revelry
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