History came alive for the children in Year 4 when they visited Hampton Court Palace. The building looked beautiful in the spring sunlight, but thinks took on a more serious air as we were guided through the cellars and corridors by a palace servant. We were told tales about the King, his queens and the many secrets of the palace.

As well as visiting the royal apartments, Great Hall and Chapel Royal, we had a tour of the palace kitchens. Here we learnt how to roast meat over a huge fire and saw an amazing demonstration of how the Tudors would create fire.

The highlight of the day for many was meeting Henry VIII himself, who was on his way to his wedding to Katherine Parr! He had time to talk to us and tell us all about his other wives and as he swept away we were ordered to bow or curtsey and nobody dared to disobey.

It was certainly a day to remember, which inspired all and captured everyone’s imagination.

Alison Whicher, Y4 Class Teacher