
If you were a child in a Tudor school, you’d better behave! Teachers were very strict and would punish pupils with 50 strokes of the cane. Pages displaying the alphabet and religious material were attached to wooden boards and covered with a transparent sheet of cow horn.Ĩ. There were few books in Tudor schools, so pupils read from “ hornbooks” instead. People in Tudor times didn’t eat with a fork – they ate using knives, spoons and their fingers.ħ. But without fridges and freezers, they would preserve meat by rubbing salt on it.Ħ. Like us today, the Tudors enjoyed eating different types of meat. Today one of England’s most famous historical figures, Henry VIII is well known for his six marriages – and for having two of his wives beheaded!ĥ.

Following his father’s death, Henry VIII became King of England in 1509 and ruled until his death in 1547. He joined the White Rose of York with the Red Rose of Lancaster, creating the Union Rose (or Tudor Rose), which is still used as the floral emblem of England today!Ĥ.

The Tudor rose was created when Henry VII brought an end to the Wars of the Roses (an ongoing battle between two royal groups – the House of Lancaster and the House of York). He ruled until his death in 1509.ĭid you know that we have a FREE downloadable Tudors primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!ģ.

The first Tudor monarch was King Henry VII who claimed the throne when his forces defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. This was when the Tudors were the ruling family in England.Ģ. The Tudor period is the period between 14. Ready for a trip back in time with National Geographic Kids? Then join us as we discover ten terrific facts about the Tudors.
