As part of their enquiry question, “What was ‘great’ about the Great Fire of London?”, Year 2 enjoyed an exciting and memorable educational visit to the Tower of London. The trip brought their classroom learning to life and gave the children a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of the events of 1666.

The day began with a visit to The Monument to the Great Fire of London at Pudding Lane. They were fascinated by the history surrounding the famous landmark and enjoyed seeing such an important historical site up close.

From there, the children walked to the Tower of London, where they met a Yeoman Warden and explored many exciting parts of the castle. Highlights included walking along the battlements, visiting the White Tower, seeing the place where Anne Boleyn was beheaded, spotting the famous ravens, learning about the Royal Beasts, exploring the torture exhibition and seeing the magnificent Crown Jewels.

One of the highlights of the day was the interactive workshop, where the children were able to re-enact and apply their knowledge of the Great Fire of London. They participated enthusiastically and clearly demonstrated how much they had learned throughout the topic. Their confidence, excitement and enjoyment truly shone through during the activities.

This was an unforgettable learning experience that enriched the children’s understanding of this important period in history.