Victorians loan box
What was life like for a Victorian child in Chesham?
Explore Victorian Chesham childhood through mainly original Victorian objects and our four specially made costumes (Year 6 sized). A local straw plaiting expert has also made replicas of the process of how children would make straw hats. Students investigate the differences between rich and poor Victorian children toys, education and quality of clothes.
The teacher notes cover changes over time (eg education /work /leisure and play / home/ work /food and the role of the Empire).
Suitable for Key Stage Two and Key Stage 3 national curriculum requirements. Could also be used for object handling by Key Stage One students.
Cost: £ 30
Ages: Key Stage Two & Key Stage Three
