The seal-die of Robert Fitzwalter
Impression of the seal-die
The original seal-die (left) next to an example of the positive impression (right) - an actual seal created from the object.
Medieval steel sword
A full length medieval steel sword; German or English, AD 1250 – 1330. Some believe that its intriguing inscription may represent the first letter of each word of a prayer.
Gilt spur
A gilt (gold-covered) spur, the sign of knighthood; English, AD 1340 – 90.
Stone figure of a knight
Stone figure of a knight showing arms and armour; English, late 1300s or early 1400s AD
Painting of medieval courtly love from the British Library
Source: bl.uk
Visit the site http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item107724.htmlBritish Library timeline
Source: bl.uk
A British Library timeline with fine images and information about a rich range of sources from the AD 1200s.
Visit the site http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/timeline/accessvers/1200s/index.htmlGeneral guide for teachers
bl.uk
A general guide for teachers using the British Library’s timeline.
Download this documentActivity: students take the role of King John
Source: thinkinghistory.co.uk
A decision making activity from Thinkinghistory in which students take the role of King John. All supporting documents and Powerpoint resources are free to download.
Visit the site http://thinkinghistory.co.uk/ActivityBase/KingJohnDecisionMakingGame.htmlOutside the classroom
Places that have copies of Magna Carta or are associated with the events of 1215
Source: magnacarta800th.com
Visit the site http://magnacarta800th.com/tourist-information/magna-carta-locations/Runnymede, where King John and the barons reached the agreement that led to Magna Carta
Source: nationaltrust.org.uk
Visit the site http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede/Royal Armouries, Leeds
Source: royalarmouries.org
Visit the site http://www.royalarmouries.org/learning/leeds-educationBritish Museum
Source: britishmuseum.org
Visit the site www.britishmuseum.org