Beginning in 1558, during Elizabeth’s reign, England entered the peak of the English Renaissance, known as the ‘Golden Age’ of culture and exploration, art, poetry, literature and theatre. These creative industries flourished in cities like London; however, wealth inequality and religious tensions still arose at these times.
School history trips to London bring Elizabethan England to life. They add a sense of immersion to learning through visits to authentic locations that played a vital role during this era. Students can learn about key themes that link to the curriculum, such as social structures and culture, religion, challenges abroad and the political systems of Elizabethan England, as well as the stories of intense battles, suspected murder, and plots to overthrow the Queen that are thoroughly engaging.
A Tour of Elizabethan London
Tower of London
The Tower of London is a prominent castle that has served many purposes since its construction, from a royal palace to a fortress to an armoury and treasury, to name a few. As students explore the grounds, they can dive into its dark past as a prison and learn how a young Princess Elizabeth was imprisoned by her half-sister, Mary I, and later returned to begin her coronation process and be crowned Queen of England.
