Learning Resources

 

Here you’ll find a range of resources to support learning prior to your visit and when you get back to the classroom.

The below worksheets are used with the kind permission of Twinkl Educational Publishing. (c) Twinkl Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Find more lovely resources like these at www.twinkl.co.uk

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This short film looks at how the Battle of Bosworth played out – the tactics used by the various fighting forces and why things happened the way they did.

 

Robert Johnson is a foot soldier in the service of King Richard. Hear him tell his own story and give his unique insight into the Battle of Bosworth.

William Thatcher is a professional soldier in the service of King Richard III and has been with him for many campaigns. Meet him as he prepares for the Battle of Bosworth.

It’s the morning of the Battle of Bosworth, and John the Archer is preparing to go out and fight for King Richard. Hear his unique insight into the historic battle.

John lives in Norfolk with his wife and children, where he farms a piece of land. But he regularly practices his archery skills – who knows when he might need to use them again…

Watch historical interpreter Jed as he demonstrates how a medieval knight would get dressed for battle. He shows all the components of the armour and demonstrates how they are put together to protect the knight on the battlefield.

Julian Humphrys of The Battlefields Trust gives a 10-minute presentation of the Battle of Bosworth in miniature.

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