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The Victorians

by Mandy Barrow
 
 

 

The Victorians lived over one hundred and fifty years ago during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901).

What does Victorian times mean?

Victorian times means during Victoria's rule. The time was on the throne. She ruled for 64 years.

What was it like living in the Victorian times?

There was no electricity, instead gas lamps or candles were used for light.

There were no cars. People either walked, travelled by boat or train or used coach horses to move from place to place.

Why are the Victorians so famous?

Britain managed to build a huge empire during the Victorian period. It was also a time of tremendous change in the lives of British people. In 1837 most people lived in villages and worked on the land; by 1901, most lived in towns and worked in offices, shops and factories.

 

in the world, with the largest empire that had ever existed, ruling a quarter of the world's population.

from 16 million to 37 million, causing a huge demand for food, clothes and housing.

and machines were built to meet this demand and new towns grew up, changing the landscape and the ways people lived and worked.

, originally built to transport goods, meant people could travel easily around the country for the first time. Railways brought new foods to towns and cities.

were at war all over the world especially in 1850 - 1880.

– in 1891, 2 million servants were recorded in the census

were 'invented' (became popular).

'invented'.

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Victorians

Subject: History

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Other

KS2History

Last updated

31 May 2023

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A FREE full lesson for KS2 introducing the Victorian period, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. This is the first lesson from our Victorians Planning Pack for KS2 .

Introduction to the Victorians This lesson introduces the Victorian period and helps pupils to set it into its wider context in British history. After completing a timeline activity, pupils will gain an overview of facts about the period and then engage with a set of historical sources to make deductions about life in Victorian times.

Objectives:

  • To put the Victorian period into historical context
  • To use historical sources to find out about the Victorian period

The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class.

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