a small church, or a room used as a church in a larger building

the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire

the long central part of a church, often with aisles on both sides

St John's Chapel

History

London before the Norman Conquest

London and the events of 1066

The site of the White Tower

The architecture of the White Tower

The function of the White Tower

The residents of the White Tower

White Tower - historical context themes

White Tower - sources and historical context

The White Tower: structuring your answer to the historic environment question

In 'Norman England: how did William the Conqueror subdue England?', pupils learnt about the reaction of the Anglo-Saxons to Norman rule and how William consolidated his 1066 victories. In this unit, pupils will learn how their knowledge of Norman England can be applied to a specific historic environment linked to the Normans.

In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.

Historic Environment: Norman England

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which word describes the style of building that was fashionable in Western Europe which recalled the power of the Roman Empire?

Complete the sentence: The White Tower's {{}} the Evangelist was designed as a place of private worship and as a public display of Norman dedication to God.

Ordinary people who worked in the White Tower did not use the chapel.

There was space in the chapel for larger gatherings of people.

William planned to have a throne placed at the western end of the chapel.

The apse of the chapel is visible from the exterior of the White Tower.

Which of the following statements show William I intended to use the White Tower's chapel as a public display of Norman dedication to God?

to allow William to be seated high up in the area closest to Heaven

to allow spectators to see Norman religious observance

as a space for musicians during ceremonies

as a space for monks and nuns during ceremonies

What was the purpose of the chapel's triforium?

What did William plan to have placed in the western end of the chapel is an archway?

in the parish church of the Tower of London

in St John's Chapel when William was not in residence

Where did ordinary people who worked in the White Tower worship?

Which word describes a member of the ruling elite?

Complete the sentence: The responsibilities of the {{}} included the maintenance of the tower’s defences; paying and supervising the garrison; guarding prisoners and collecting taxes.

Who was the first keeper of the White Tower?

most of the court would have slept on floor mats

Which of the following suggest there was limited comforts for royal and noble residents of the White Tower?

Who lived in the bailey of the White Tower?

In the king's absence, who was the most important resident of the White Tower?

Starter Quiz