Exciting Tales from the Middle Ages: Postcards from History
Experience the thrill of the Middle Ages through creatively crafted postcards! Each postcard captures key events such as the Battle of Hastings, the signing of the Magna Carta, and the intrigue of the Princes in the Tower. Get imaginative with your illustrations and describe the impact of these events in your messages home. Share stories of historical figures like Matilda, King John, and Wat Tyler while including your unique perspective on life during this captivating era. Join in the adventure and chronicle your journey!
Exciting Tales from the Middle Ages: Postcards from History
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Your Project task: • You are living through some of the most exciting times of the Middle Ages • Each key event that happens is something you write home about • So each event takes the form of a ‘postcard’ • You can decide how creative and fancy you want to make the card, but you must include a picture for each event (the ‘postcard’ side of the card AND a message home on the back which describes what has happened
You may include as many events as you like: • The Battle of Hastings • Domesday Book • Castles • Matilda and King Stephen • The Crusades • The Magna Carta and King John • The Black Death • The Peasants’ Revolt • The Wars of the Roses • The mystery of the Princes in the Tower
You can also write about exciting new people….. Matilda King John William I Wat Tyler Henry Tudor