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Investigate the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, Elizabethan everyday life and the importance of St Mary’s Guildhall in wider Elizabethan Coventry. Your group will debate where Mary was held, explore how trade changed England’s relationship with the world and explore Elizabeth and Mary’s dangerous relationship. You will explore herbs, spices and trade in the medieval kitchen, tour the guildhall, investigate evidence of Mary’s stay and the lives of Mary and Elizabeth. Your group will then be introduced to Tudor symbolism in the Coventry tapestry.

Key info

Suitable for: KS4, KS5

Age Groups: 14-16, Post 16

Subjects: History

Topics: Architecture, Elizabethans, Local History, Storytelling, Team Building, Tudors, Mary, Queen of Scots

Type: At Venue

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: Tickets just £5 per student

Dates: Ongoing

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

We regularly check that the costs and information are the latest and most up-to-date. However, please contact us directly if you need any further information or have a particular question. Unless specified otherwise, all prices include VAT.

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