Breaking Victorian News
A creative resource, perfect for learning more about the social and historical context in the Victorian era. Students imagine they are a member of the crew working for the BBC News reporting on events from the Victorian times. A list of suggested topics are provided such as:
- Poor workhouse conditions cause many to suffer long-term health problems.
- Railway transport declared unsafe during investigation into death of William Huskisson.
- Novelist Charles Dickens publishes his new masterpiece Great Expectations.
- Jack the Ripper kills again.
- Smog and sewage are polluting the east end of London.
- Alcohol abuse throughout England has increased.
All reviews
Have you used this resource?
Review this resource28/10/2019
26/03/2019