Royal History - Elizabeth of York (Online)

Course intent

Our series of one-off lectures will give you the opportunity to delve into the details of Royal History with our expert tutor. In this online lecture we will look at the life of Elizabeth of York, heiress to the House of Plantagenet and the first Tudor Queen Consort.

What will I learn?

Elizabeth of York was born on 11 February 1466, the eldest child of the Yorkist King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. On 18 January 1486 she married Henry VII, the first Tudor King and her children include Henry VIII. Elizabeth was in fact daughter, sister, niece, wife, mother and grandmother to successive English monarchs.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This lecture is suitable for everyone.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes.

This course will be delivered through live online sessions using Zoom. To fully participate in this

course, you will need:

• An email address
• A reliable internet connection
• A computer / laptop / tablet with a fully updated browser, microphone and webcam.

Once enrolled, you will receive detailed instructions for taking part online.

What can I do when I finish the course?

We offer a wide range of courses on aspects of history, as well as other Humanities subjects that may be of interest to further your knowledge.

You can also benefit from our special offer of three lectures for £45 when booking at the same time. Please note this offer can only be redeemed over the phone or in a centre, not when enrolling online.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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