HISTORY was brought to life at a primary school in Chorleywood this week, as staff and pupils welcomed one of the Tower of London's working Beefeater's to the school to mark the end of its own Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Pupils across all year groups at Christchurch School gathered in its assembly hall in Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, on Wednesday morning to greet Mr Steven Froggatt, who agreed to take time out of his prestigious job, to talk to pupils about his day-to-day role at the Tower of London.

Capped in full uniform and bearskin, the Beefeater discussed with pupils the key differences between his life at the Tower, where he and his family live compared to that of one employed during the Queens' Coronation in 1952.

Having watched it on video, pupils were then encouraged to re-liive the historic event, using a replica crown to that worn by the Queen worth £3,000, which Mr Frogatt brought with him.

Pupils also had fun dressing up in a replica gown and uniform worn by Prince Philip on the day.

Headteacher Mrs Gillian Worthington said: "It was a really fascinating day, enjoyed by all the pupils, which marked the perfect end to our jubilee celebrations at the school.

"The children were absolutely fascinated with the epaulettes, which they were told would have been made of pure spun gold, worn by Prince Philip at the coronation.

"I think the visual image of the two children dressed as the Queen and Prince Philip, is one that will stay in the minds of pupils at the school forever."

July 4, 2002 15:30