The History and mystery of British Castles

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Map of castles in Great Britain

Map of castles in Great Britain

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Aim: to find out the role of castles in English history and

Aim: to find out the role of castles in English history and
contemporary world.

Problems:
-to study the history of their appearance,
- to investigate the purpose of their building
- to trace their further development
- to analyse their role in contemporary world
- to find the most interesting information about castles
- to choose the most popular
- to find out some legends about mysterious events which are connected with castles

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Periods when castles appeared:

The Bronze Age ( 1800-600BC)
The Iron Age and the

Periods when castles appeared: The Bronze Age ( 1800-600BC) The Iron Age
Romans (600BC-400AD)
The Dark Ages (400AD-1066AD)
The Middle Ages (1066-1500)

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Purposes of castles

for living
for trading
for defending of tribes
as shelter from cold and

Purposes of castles for living for trading for defending of tribes as
animals
a meeting place
a symbol of Power

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Warwick castle

Warwick castle

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History of Warwick castle, its construction

Warwick Castle is one of the most

History of Warwick castle, its construction Warwick Castle is one of the
famous and daunting castles in the World. It was used as a fortification until the early 17th century, when Sir Fulke Greville Warwick Castle is one of the most famous and daunting castles in the World. It was used as a fortification until the early 17th century, when Sir Fulke Greville converted it to a country house.

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Windsor castle

Windsor castle

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Reconstruction

William III

Transformed castle in gothic style

Reconstruction William III Transformed castle in gothic style

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Reconstruction

George IV

Created the present appearance of the Upper Ward

Reconstruction George IV Created the present appearance of the Upper Ward

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Queen Elizabeth II

Nowadays Windsor castle is one of the official

Queen Elizabeth II Nowadays Windsor castle is one of the official residences
residences of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is officially in residence at a Windsor castle twice a year : in April and also in June.

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Queen Mary’s dollhouse

Queen Mary’s dollhouse

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The Tower of London

The Tower of London

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Location

The Tower of London is situated on Tower Hill

Location The Tower of London is situated on Tower Hill

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Purposes of the Tower of London

A palace
A prison
A fortification
A zoo
A museum

Purposes of the Tower of London A palace A prison A fortification A zoo A museum

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Exhibitions

Exhibition in the White Tower

Mint of the Tower of London

Exhibitions Exhibition in the White Tower Mint of the Tower of London The crown Jewels exhibition
The crown Jewels exhibition

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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

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Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle

The piper's ghost

The drummer’s ghost

Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle The piper's ghost The drummer’s ghost

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“Greyfriars Booby”

Edinburgh has many associations with dogs, including the famous

“Greyfriars Booby” Edinburgh has many associations with dogs, including the famous "Greyfriars Bobby".
"Greyfriars Bobby".

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Ghosts of the Tower of London

Lady Jane Grey

Anne Boleyn

Ghosts of the Tower of London Lady Jane Grey Anne Boleyn

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Ghosts of the Tower of London

HENRY VI

Walter Raleigh

Ghosts of the Tower of London HENRY VI Walter Raleigh

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The most popular:

The Tower of London 165,000
Windsor Castle 90,500
Warwick

The most popular: The Tower of London 165,000 Windsor Castle 90,500 Warwick
Castle 90,500
Scotland Edinburgh Castle 74,000
Wales Cardiff Castle 15,000

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Appearance:

Before Christ
Middle Ages

Appearance: Before Christ Middle Ages

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Our survey

We asked some pupils what associations they had when

Our survey We asked some pupils what associations they had when we
we said “BRITAIN” and 11% of pupils named “CASTLE” as a main part of the country.

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John Mostin theory:

We found an answer in article of English

John Mostin theory: We found an answer in article of English psychologist.
psychologist. It was said that British people are very superstitious. They believe in ghosts and see them.
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