Living in History
8 total works
Who went to school in Tudor times? What lessons did they learn there? What were their teachers like? Find out the answers to these questions in this informative book. A Tudor School reveals what life was like for the boys at a grammar school in the 1590s. It looks at the teachers, the school building and the teaching equipment, as well as the lessons - which were mostly in Latin. It describes a typical school day from 5am, when the boys woke up, to bedtime at 8pm, including the pupils' mealtimes, what they did in their time off, and the extra work they had to do at Christmas for the school play.
What did the Tudors eat and drink? How was food stored and preserved? Why did many wealthy Tudors have black teeth? Find out the answers to these questions in this informative book. A Tudor Kitchen reveals what life was like for the cooks, maids and scullions who worked in the kitchen of a great house in the reign of Elizabeth I. It looks at basic foodstuffs as well as seasonal and preserved foods like fruit and salted meat an fish. It describes a typical working day and the dishes that had to be prepared for breakfast, dinner and supper as well as kitchen equipment, cooking methods and the special preparations that went into a spectacular Tudor feast.