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Focusing on nursery & primary school education
We toured the medieval kitchen where the
children were told about how food was
prepared for the family and guests of the
Hall. They were shown how bread was made
in the bread ovens and how an ox would be
roasted over the spit. Artificial pies, eggs,
fruit and vegetables too, added to the scene
– so all the children could really understand
how different life was for the Tudors.’
A visit to the Solar Room – the private
chambers of Lord Thomas Burgh and his
family was a highlight for me! Sean talked of
how the Tudors would prepare comfortable
living space. The children were particularly
humoured by stories of toilet arrangements
and how they would deal with their fleas…
Ammonia, it would seem, had many uses!
Prior to lunch, the children were given the
opportunity to be involved in a themed
banquet. King Henry took his place at the
centre of the top table with other royal
dignitaries permitted to sit at his side. The
children were delighted to serve the King
and his guests with a specially prepared feast
of cooked swan, freshly baked bread, fruit,
vegetables and pies.
The visit concluded with a quiz and the
children needed to find the answers to the
questions by retracing their steps through
the Hall. In their groups they really paid
special attention to the furniture, fabrics and
the wall hangings.
Back on the coach and heading back to
school, I asked the children if they had
enjoyed their trip. They were full of energy
and excitement and it was clear that the trip
was a great success.
Want to find out more?...
If you are interested in a visit to Gainsborough Old Hall,
go to: www.gainsborougholdhall.co.uk
molly’s guide • issue 5 • Easter 2013
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