Hideous History – Monks and Tudors
Why did Tudor doctors shave chickens’ bottoms? What did monks do with wee? Why were beetles so important in making books?
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Why did Tudor doctors shave chickens’ bottoms? What did monks do with wee? Why were beetles so important in making books?
Why were people in medieval times so preoccupied with death? Why did medieval monks live so long? What did they eat? How often did they wash? What happened when they were ill?
When was Kirkstall Abbey was built? Who lived here? Why is it so big? And why is it still important today? Explore the ruins with fun activities.
What was life like for ordinary people in Yorkshire 100 years ago? What did people do for a living? What did they eat? Where did they shop?
Mr Sellit has been found dead in our Victorian Streets, covered in clues. Working with a Victorian detective, can your pupils use thinking skills to solve the clues and crack the case?
How heavy is a flat iron? How long did it take to wash clothes before washing machines were invented? Did Victorians have vacuum cleaners?