Life in the Tudor Era

# Beyond Beheadings and Banquets, The Struggle Between Church and Crown

Embark on a journey through the turbulent Tudor era, from daily life to the religious upheavals and battles for power that defined this period. Explore how people spent their time, what jobs they had, and where they lived. Plus, discover how the struggle for superiority between the crown and the church shaped society.

## Key Learning Outcomes:

1. Summarise the principal concerns and challenges of daily life for people during the Tudor period and outline three key points which support this summary
2. Describe how people’s lives were affected by The Dissolution of Monasteries policy brought forward by Henry VIII, with specific reference to the importance of religion and religious buildings
3. Provide historical events that illustrate the struggle between the church and the crown between circa 1535 and 1540

## How to Use This Playlist:

The playlist includes a range of resources designed to help students develop a better understanding of the Tudor era between 1485 and 1603.

Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources:

***Life in the Tudor Period Explorable Scene*** – Your students can explore a reconstruction of a town during the Tudor period to learn about the types of houses people lived in, the differences in quality of life, and the availability of food.

- [Life in the Tudor Period](https://edvr.se/WpX-Mt6-9AW/life-in-the-tudor-period)

***360 Images – Daily life in the Upper Class*** - Use these images to discuss the features of a typical kitchen and garden at a wealthy Tudor home. Ask students to consider the differences between the amenities they explored in the Tudor town.

- [Aerial View of Hampton Court Palace](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-aerial-view-of-hampton-court-palace)

- [The Tudor Kitchen at Portland Castle, Dorset](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-the-tudor-kitchen-at-portland-castle-dorset-england)

***360 Images – Dissolution of Monasteries*** - These images can be used to discuss how people's lives would have been affected by Henry VIII's policy of dissolving monasteries. Students should consider the impact of the Dissolution of the Monasteries on clergy and the community.

- [Buildwas Abbey ruins, Shropshire](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-buildwas-abbey-ruins-shropshire-england)

- [The ruins of Muckross Abbey, County Kerry](https://scene.link/PZH-f7s/cvr360-the-ruins-of-muckross-abbey-county-kerry-ireland)