Tudor Day  preparing for Tudor Pottage - a broth prepared and then eaten at  Break time.

The children learned about hygiene and safety whenn  workign with different food types eg onions and garlic.Children should be seen and not heard.

We had to make our own break!

How strong will the garlic be?

Orange pomanders were made using cloves which pierced the skin of the orange releasing its zest.

Some of us wrote our initials and others, our names with the cloves.

Even King William enjoyed the pottage despite there being no meat involved.

Tudor Dance was learnt to the tune of 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' with traditional Tudor instruments.

We learned how to write with the script used in Tudor Times.

Making nosegays proved quite a challenge. Lavender bags were placed in the centre and the felt was  sewn around  to make a pouch and hung from the wrist for those 'smelly' moments out in the Tudor Streets.

We were punished if we spoke the wrong word, did the wrong deed or simply behaved in a silly way. Holding your arms out straight certainly hurt after a while.  We had to ask the King's permission to be pardoned

Making Christmas Tudor table decorations was fun using natural products from the  outdoors. Candles  often became the centrepiece.

We were proud of our end results

I am staying clear of the sharp holly.

I know they didn't have tinsel, but I think it looks great.

What a cracker!

What a fantastic day.

Thank you parents and carers for all the support you  have given with the  costumes and resources  used for the day.

Roll on Ordsall Hall

(Remember to bring back your nosegays for the day)