Colonel Blood and the Crown Jewels

About this session

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) | Subject: History | Topic: Stuarts | Session Type: Classroom-based

What was life like at the Tower during the reign of King Charles II?  Who was Colonel Blood? Why did he do what he did?

This interactive session enables students to explore the real life story of the attempted theft of the crown jewels by Colonel Blood in 1671.

Through multi-sensory learning, students will find out about the events leading up to this astounding but little-known event.

The session is delivered by a presenter skilled in supporting students with special educational needs. It is based entirely in the classroom, and includes the following:

• Singing a rhyme about exploring the palace.
• Handling replica objects.
• Dancing and games.
• Drama and role play.

Learning objectives

Students will:

• Learn about the Tower of London’s stories and history.
• Be empowered to use their senses to explore new historic environments.
• Develop social and emotional skills.

This session is suitable for students with MLD and SLD, aged between 6 and 16 years, who attend special schools or units. Please note that the presenter will be in costume unless requested otherwise by the school.

Unfortunately due to fire safety policy relating to our learning spaces, we can only accept up to two wheelchair users in any one session.

Booking information

Availability
03 October 2019, 14 November 2019, 30 January 2020, 12 March 2020, 30 April 2020, 18 June 2020

10.30, 12.30

Duration
75 minutes
Capacity
Up to 10 students plus additional accompanying adults.
We aim to be as flexible as possible, and would be happy to discuss class size further with you at point of booking.
Price
£70 includes admission