Henry VII: Protecting the Legacy

How did Henry VII establish and protect his legacy?

Suitable for: KS4 and KS5 

Dates: 2nd – 6th February 2026

Duration: The session lasts for 60 minutes and is bookable in the morning.  

The National Archives do not have a charge for their part of the session.  

Westminster Abbey cost: £24 per class for UK schools 

Please visit to book: Secondary | Westminster Abbey 

Join us for this exciting online workshop using historical evidence to explore how Henry VII established his legacy. Suitable for GCSE and A-level students. 

In partnership with Westminster Abbey. 

This special event is brought to you in partnership with Westminster Abbey. The Abbey is a place that’s touched the lives of kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers, poets, priests, heroes and villains since 960 AD. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the resting place of more than 3,000 great Britons. Find out more about their Learning programme here: Learning | Westminster Abbey 

In this special joint session between The National Archives and Westminster Abbey, explore how Henry VII consolidated his power at the end of his reign. A-level History students will have the chance to use archival documents and the Abbey building (including Henry VII’s tomb) as historical evidence to learn how he set out to protect his dynasty, and his soul.  

Curriculum links 

AQA: 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 

Edexcel: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399–1509 

OCR: Unit Y105 England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VI 

WJEC: Government, Rebellion and Society in Wales and England c.1485-1600