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About the Mary Rose
The Mary Rose Trust cares for the remains of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s favourite warship, which sank in battle in 1545. The ship and her amazing artefacts give a fascinating insight into life in Tudor times.
The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (UK) has a wide-ranging cross-curricular learning programme for all ages which includes museum visits and workshops. Outreach services for those who are unable to visit the museum include loan boxes, visits to schools and web materials.
For further information please visit www.maryrose.org/learning Please note the Mary Rose Ship Hall is closed until 2012 for the building of a stunning new museum. The Mary Rose Museum remains open with many new features.
In the ActivClassroom
The sinking of the Mary Rose provides a unique insight into life on one day, 19 July 1545. The 19 000 artefacts represent many aspects of daily life in Tudor times including food, medicine, warfare, clothing, navigation and pastimes.
The collection can be used in many ways. For primary pupils, the differences between rich and poor are clearly reflected in the personal possessions of the men on board.
For secondary pupils, the artefacts can be used to challenge perceptions about the Tudors and investigate the degree of change and continuity over the last 500 years.
The resource pack and flipcharts are suitable for KS2 or lower KS3.
Flipcharts
Resource Packs