The Tudors at Greenwich 3 Greenwich and the Tudors: Key dates 4 Greenwich Palace facts 4 Tudor study day workshop outline 5 Before the workshop 5 Pre- and post-visit activities 5 Map of the site with key locations 6 How to get to us 6 Coach information 7 Pre-visits and site opening times 7 Accessibility 7 Cancelling your visit 7 Meeting point 8 Behaviour 8 Running late 8 Facilities – lunch space, toilets, our shop 8 Risk assessment and supervision 9 In an emergency and first aid 9 Equipment and insurance 9 Ideas for activities and assorted worksheets 10 TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 3 When Henry VII came to the throne in 1485, he greatly extended the existing palace of Placentia that stood on this site and changed its name to Greenwich Palace. The new palace was a huge, red brick building along the riverbank of the River Thames. It stood on the site of what is now the Old Royal Naval College. Henry VIII and his daughters Mary and Elizabeth were all born here in Greenwich. Henry was very fond of Greenwich Palace, particularly before he acquired Hampton Court, and enlarged it considerably. He added the famous Tiltyard, where impressive jousting tournaments took place, the Greenwich armour workshop, stables, kennels, tennis courts and a bowling alley, as well as establishing naval dockyards at nearby Deptford and Woolwich. The interior decoration of all royal houses (Henry VIII had 55), was designed to show taste and wealth. A variety of rich materials was used, including solid gold, gold leaf and even cloth of gold, with the private royal apartments being especially elaborate. Almost every surface was covered. Walls had elaborate panelling, tapestries or wall hangings made of silk, and ceilings were festooned with royal badges and symbols. Many important events took place here, such as Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon in the friars’ church and his later marriage to Anne of Cleves in the Palace Chapel. Greenwich Palace was a place for conducting state affairs and holding lavish celebrations. Numerous foreign ambassadors visited Henry’s court and he aimed to impress them by hosting jousts followed by masked balls and immense banquets. Henry also conducted many of his extramarital affairs at Greenwich Palace and it was here he started his affair with Anne Boleyn. Like her father, Elizabeth loved Greenwich. She would often spend the summer here; in fact, her expenses at this palace were higher than at any other. She also entertained many foreign ambassadors and encouraged cultural activities. From this palace she saw the great Tudor explorer Sir Francis Drake set off for his circumnavigation of the world. On his return, he passed Greenwich Palace and was knighted by Elizabeth at Deptford. Elizabeth also signed Mary Queen of Scots’ death warrant here in 1587. TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 4 1491 Henry VIII born at the Palace of Placentia. 1501 Henry VII rebuilds Placentia and renames it Greenwich Palace. 1509 Henry VIII marries Catherine of Aragon. 1514 Henry builds a tiltyard for jousting. 1515 Greenwich armour workshop is founded. 1516 The future Mary I is born here. 1517 A great joust was held to entertain foreign ambassadors. 1524 A mock castle, 16 metres high, was built as part of Christmas festivities. 1527 The treaty of ‘Eternal Peace’ with France is signed, followed by a huge celebration. 1533 William Peto preaches a sermon against Henry’s divorce in the Friary Church. 1533 Anne Boleyn’s coat of arms replaces those of Katherine of Aragon in the Palace windows. 1533 Anne Boleyn’s coronation procession travels by river from Greenwich to the Tower of London. 1533 The future Elizabeth I is born here. 1540 Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves in the Royal Chapel. 1581 Sir Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I at Deptford. 1587 Elizabeth signs death warrant of her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots. 1593 Grace O’Malley, a female pirate, travels to Greenwich to petition Queen Elisabeth I for a pardon. 1595 A new play by William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed before Elizabeth I. 1971 The foundations of Greenwich Palace uncovered in a major archaeological dig in Grand Square. 2006 The exact location of the Royal Chapel at Greenwich Palace rediscovered. At Henry VIII’s huge banquets, much of the food was produced just for show. They also served jellies in the shapes of animals and castles. Henry VIII had three bedchambers at Greenwich. The first contained the grand state bed (not designed to be slept in), the next was where he actually slept and there was one further room that he occasionally shared with the Queen. The Queen’s apartments were in a separate wing of the Palace. Lots of courtiers used to relieve themselves against the white walls of the palace courtyards. Consequently, red crucifixes were placed on certain walls to deter this activity, as it would have been blasphemous to urinate on this religious symbol. Towards the end of her reign, Elizabeth I banished all mirrors from the palace. Perhaps this was because she had black teeth from eating so much sugar! TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 5 Pupils spend a whole day at the Old Royal Naval College to learn about life for both rich and poor at the Tudor Palace at Greenwich. The aim of this study day is to engage pupils with the history of the site, consolidate and enhance existing knowledge of the Tudors and to learn what life was like for both rich and poor at the Tudor Palace at Greenwich. One session is led by a costumed actor interpreter. Using costume, props, stories and music, this interactive session explores life at Henry VIII’s Greenwich Palace. Led by a member of the ORNC learning team, the second session focuses on historical enquiry. Pupils draw their own conclusions about life at young Henry’s palace by handling real and replica Tudor objects and costume and investigating documents and images. They also have an opportunity to visit the Tudor Palace section of the Discover Greenwich exhibition. History, literacy, drama. Before the workshop, you may wish to discuss the following areas with your class: Tudor kings and queens, in particular King Henry VIII. Differences between rich and poor in Tudor times. A selection of worksheets and activities are available at the rear of this pack to help you prepare your class for their visit. TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 6 By Docklands Light Railway: From Bank, Tower Gateway, Stratford, Beckton, Woolwich and Lewisham to Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich. By London Underground: Take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf or Heron Quays and change to the Docklands Light Railway. By Rail: From Cannon Street and London Bridge to Greenwich. By River: Greenwich is just four miles downstream from Tower Bridge. Regular riverboat services are now available from Westminster, Embankment and Tower Piers to Greenwich. Thames Clipper run an express service with a boat every 20 minutes. By Car: From the M25 via the A2 or M11/A12 Blackwall Tunnel. Car parking Park Row and Cutty Sark Gardens. By Bus: Buses 129, 180, 177, 188, 286 and 199 pass near the Old Royal Naval College. TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 7 Coaches are not permitted to drop off or park on site. Please use either the public car park along Park Row at the east end of the site, or the bus stop along King William Walk at the west end of the site, to drop off and pick up. Please note that King William Walk is a very busy stretch of pavement. See below for Greenwich coach parking. Contact Greenwich Tourist Information on 0870 608 2000 for more information. Greenwich (Stockwell Street, Greenwich, SE10 9JN) 5 bays. Free, max stay 20 mins (no return within 1 hour) Operational, 0900 - 1700 Mon-Sat, 0900 - 1800 Sun. Greenwich (Norman Road, Greenwich, SE10 9QB) 3 bays. Free. Check local signs for operational hours and details. Greenwich Park (Charlton Way, Blackheath, SE3) Free, max stay 4 hours. Check local signs for operational hours. Greenwich (Park Row/ Romney Road, Greenwich, SE10 9NL) 1 bay. Paid. Check local signs for operational hours and details. If you would like to arrange a pre-visit with a member of the learning team please contact us on 020 8269 4725 or email [email protected] If you would like to carry out a pre-visit independently, the Visitor Centre and Chapel are open daily from 10am to 5pm. If you of your class have any accessibility needs or requirements please inform the learning team so any necessary preparations can be made for you where possible. You may also wish to view the Plan Your Visit section of our website. If you need to cancel or rearrange your visit please contact the learning team on 020 8269 4725 as soon as possible. Please note that if you are cancelling a costumed actor interpreter session (A day in the life of a Greenwich Pensioner, Tudor Study Day) less than one month in advance, a cancellation fee of £150 will be incurred. TUDOR STUDY DAY TEACHERS' PACK PAGE 8 On the day please bring your class/es to the meeting point detailed in your confirmation letter. This will be in the Visitor Centre You may find it helpful to print a copy of the site map in the Planning Your Visit section of this pack. Adults accompanying students are responsible for the behaviour of the group at all times, particularly in Discover Greenwich or when undertaking a self-led trail of the site.