British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Tudor Times

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Author: Strathie, Chae General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage)Published on 7 May 2026 by Nosy Crow Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the So You Think You've Got It Ba d? Mono' series.Paperback | 96 pages185 x 128 x 10 | 86g Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to the Tudor period. Do you know what a 'gong farmer' did? (And no, they didn't plant gongs.) Or why you might have gone to the barber for a toothache? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide to the Tudors by award-winning author Chae Strathie.Packed with historical facts about Tudor king and queens, clothes, schools, food, entertainment and more! Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Features hilarious cartoons on every page.From fantastic feasts to gruesome remedies, this is the perfect book for children curious about life in Tudor times.Also available as a brilliantly funny audiobook!Don't miss other upcoming titles in the series: Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece Show more