The Victorian period was an age of extraordinary change. New inventions, factories and railways transformed how people worked, travelled and communicated, while Britain’s towns and cities rapidly expanded.
Through historical sources, investigation and games, pupils explore the people and innovations behind these changes. They’ll discover how railways reshaped everyday life, follow Queen Victoria’s changing role and investigate inventions and entertainment that helped create the modern world.
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Use primary and secondary sources to discover how the railways influenced and transformed life in Britain.
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Follow the chronology of Queen Victoria’s life and discover how her power and influence changed from childhood to adulthood.
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Play an original Time Seekers game exploring the railway network and how it transformed the movement of mail, coal, freight, milk and people.
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Explore the people and inventions that powered the Industrial Revolution.
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Discover how early optical toys created the illusion of movement and helped pave the way for the movies we know today.
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Explore and try a range of games, toys and entertainment enjoyed by Victorian children.
