The last blog in our Key Stage 3 History series takes a look at medieval monastic life. Holier Than Thou? Monks and nuns, Monks and nuns! I knew it! I just knew the local monastery was up to no good! My husband has just got home from town with the gossip. Apparently,...
The sixth blog in our Key Stage 3 History series is about the Peasants’ Revolt. What Has Happened? Now, you know I’m not one for drama, but the whole world has gone mad! I never thought I’d see what I’ve seen in the last few days. The peasants are rebelling! All...
In the last blog in our Key Stage 3 History series we looked at life in the country. In blog 5 we look at life in a Medieval town. Life in Towns You think life in the country is bad? It’s no better in the towns for us poor commoners. I have to go to the nearest town...
Here is the third in our series of Key Stage 3 History blogs on Medieval Life. In blog 3 we stay with the Black Death and examine its consequences. After The Plague Well, the local priest isn’t going to find out about my thoughts about the causes of the plague –...
In blog 8 of our Key Stage 3 History series we look at the dispute between Henry II and Thomas Becket. Thomas Becket All the stories you’ve heard so far were told by my great grandad. He was a legend apparently. Goodness knows what he’d make of recent events!...