The Victorian era was a time of incredible advances in science, technology, medicine and social justice. It was also a time of great injustice and inequality. These contrasts make it a fascinating time to learn about. Watch our videos on this page to learn about canals, celebrations, engineering, computing and even recycling!
Resources
The Rainhill Trials – Age of Steam
Journey with Susan Brownrigg back to the dawn of the age of steam, for a rail-screeching whistlestop tour of a fascinating contest to decide which was the greatest locomotive of them all!
‘The Last Boy’ by Eve McDonnell
Listen to Matthew Wainwright talk to Eve McDonnell about her latest book, ‘The Last Boy’, about George Brewster – the last child chimney sweep (or climbing boy) to die in the UK.
(This Time Tunnellers special is around 30 mins long)
Local hero fact file
Watch Matthew Wainwright’s video on local legend Edith Nesbit, then research someone important in your local area and fill out a fact file about them.
Create a map!
Watch Robin Scott-Elliot’s video on Robert Louis Stevenson, then draw your own map. Remember to include an X (because X marks the spot!). Write a short story about your map.
Ode to Water
Watch Jeannie Waudby’s video on the quest for clean water for London. Then write your own ‘ode to water’ by thinking of imaginative descriptions.
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