Mystress Alys is a farmer’s wife, living in South Devon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The children hear all about her visit to the market in the town and what life in the countryside is like. Throughout the day, differences in the lives of the rich and the poor are highlighted, and subjects covered include food, hygiene, merchants and trade. Above all, the day provides a real insight into the life of an ordinary Tudor woman, illustrated with artefacts and brought to life with anecdotes.
Activities include:
Making Pomanders, Archery Practice, Tudor Cookery, Working with Wool, Playing Games and eating the food prepared earlier. If time allows, Mystress Alys also demonstrates how to swaddle a baby.
This day supports Unit 8 of QCA History Schemes of Work - Key stage 2
