This enquiry focuses on a group of people who chose to become ‘outsiders’ – or, more precisely, ‘outlaws’.
The Folville Gang was a band of men who meted out their own form of ‘justice’ in 14th century Leicestershire.
Their fame was bolstered by the murder of the corrupt Sir Roger de Beler, and members of the family also provided important support for Isabella in her bid to claim the English throne.
In the lesson, students are introduced to the Folville Gang in the context of medieval outlawry, and there are opportunities to draw comparisons with the infamous outlaw of the period, Robin Hood.
Students examine a range of clues, and the image of the fairground ‘high-striker’ helps students work out how shameful the Folville Gang’s activities were.
Students are challenged to create either posters for a Hollywood film based on the Folville Gang, or banners for a Netflix documentary on the Folville Gang.
A final discussion sees students compare their ‘end products’, commenting on the ways in which Hollywood films and historical documentaries might differ in their presentation of the Folville Gang.
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