Medieval England
Whether you are looking for a fun and entertaining introduction to Medieval life for KS3 pupils, or a more academic approach for A' level students, Anglia is pleased to offer a range of UK-based tours focussing on the period between the Norman invasion and the Wars of the Roses.
From Pevensey castle, where William the Conqueror built his first pre-fabricated fort, through the battlefield of Hastings where he effectively won the English crown, it is possible to follow the course of events that led to the most dramatic change of leadership and dynasty in English history.
Visits to Rochester and Canterbury allow students to explore how the Normans secured political and religious control over their new possession, whilst for those further north the city of York provides a fantastic base from which to cover all aspects of the medieval story.
Rochester
Rochester is the perfect setting for a cross-curricular tour combining elements of history, literature, architecture and art. In particular it provides an excellent opportunity to study two of the key themes of the medieval period – 'Revolt and Rebellion' and 'Church and State'..
Visiting the castle’s fabulous Norman keep and the neighbouring cathedral your expert guide will cover topics including:
- Why was religion so important in the medieval period, what were pilgrimages and how did monks live?
- How did Church and State coexist in the middle ages?
Canterbury
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Canterbury is the home of the Christian Church in England: it was here, in 597AD that St Augustine founded his first church. The murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 added to the fame of the city, and Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, written during the fourteenth century, gave it a permanent place in English culture.
In addition to the magnificent cathedral, visitors can also visit the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey, St Martin's church, and the ruins of Canterbury's medieval castle.
York
For groups based in the north of England, Anglia is pleased to offer the opportunity to explore the wonderful city of York and its surrounding countryside. This is ideal for groups studying Medieval England, and can be run over one, two or three days.
Highlights include the Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, (a stone keep built on the site of the original Norman motte), York Castle Museum, the York Dungeon and York Minster. Outside the city it is possible to visit the site of the battle of Stamford Bridge, Fountains Abbey, Wharram Percy deserted medieval village, Pontefract castle and Towton, Boroughbridge and Wakefield battlefields.
With such a wealth of cultural and historical sites and museums available, Anglia is able to create a bespoke itinerary designed to meet your precise requirements.
