Continuity at Westminster Abbey
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Covering over 1,000 years of history, this short clip reflects upon the importance of continuity and which elements of Westminster Abbey outlived the religious turmoil of the Tudor period. Accompanied with discussion questions, this resource considers the lasting legacy of royal burials, coronations and pilgrimages.
Themes covered in this resource are aligned to:
OCR
- Henry VII’s rule in England 1485–1509
- The reign of Henry VIII after 1529
- Religious changes during the Mid Tudor Crises
- Elizabeth and religion
AQA
- The break from Rome, c1529-1536
- Change and reaction, 11536-1547
- The establishment of the Church of England, 1558-c1570
Edexcel
- Religious changes, 1509–88
