A Victorian Journey

Key Stage 2, History Unit 11

What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain?

The year is 1887 and you and your children will be asked to take the role of inmates of a local workhouse that has been closed due to an outbreak of scarlet fever. You are being transferred to another workhouse accompanied by the Workhouse Mistress.

This is a living history day.

Your day may include

Travel on the 'new' steam train
A Victorian School lesson
A local policeman giving an interactive talk on crime and punishment
A lifestyle comparison between the 'gentry and a gentleman of the road.'
A cold workhouse dinner

Plus some or all

Singing lesson
Drill
Music Hall

The day begins at Sheringham Station at 10am and finishes at Holt Railway Institute at 2pm. You will travel on the 10.30 steam train from Sheringham to Holt.

Free preliminary visit by a member of staff recommended.

Learn how A Victorian Journey supports the national curriculum

BOOKING

We can take up to a maximum of 60 children

An on-line teachers pack will be available soon

Make sure you visit the preparing for your visit check list page

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