Tudor Banquet
14th July 2010
11.30pm onwards at the Tythe Barn, Ashleworth
The children are holding a Tudor Banquet at Tythe Barn to conclude their learning about Tudors and pirates. We hope that you will be able to join us. There will be the main feast which we are hoping you will be able to contribute to, then the children will perform some tudor dances, songs and play tudor music on the violin and recorder. They will also be may pole dancing.
Food
Tudors generally ate very basic foods, such as cooked chicken, stewed fruits, vegetable stews, bread and cheese. They didn't have potatoes or sugar. It would be great if you could bring along a plate of Tudor food. If you are feeling adventurous, below is a link to an excellent website with lots of Tudor recipes.
Clothes
It would be great if you could dress in Tudor or medieval clothes. It does not need to be exact, only to give an impression of the Tudor period.
Early Tudor Costume
Men
Men's clothing gave them a square shape. they wore short doublets over their hose and the shoulders of their coat were cut wide. It was fashionable for their sleeves to be slashed and their flat hats were often decorated with feathers.
Women
Women's clothing gave them a triangular shape. Their corsets were tight fitting while their kirtles and gowns were very full. Their head-dress consisted of a coif that fitted closely round the face, to which was attached the cornet - a long piece of black material that often hung down the back.
Late Tudor Costume
Men
The men's fashion had not changed as much as the women's. However, the square shape was replaced by a sleeker look. Men still wore doublet and hose, but the coat had been replaced by a short jacket. Men also wore ruffs around their necks.
Women
The style of dress had changed considerably. the bodice was longer, and the skirt was worn over a farthingale (a circular frame) to give it its unique shape. the head-dress had been replaced by jewels in the hair and an elaborate ruff of lace was worn around the neck.
Information from www.historyonthenet.com