Victorians
The Victorians lived over one hundred and fifty years ago during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901).
Children in the past did not have to go to school. Rich people sent children, especially boys, away to school, or paid teachers to come to their homes. Before Victorian times there were few full-time schools for ordinary children.
Britain managed to build a huge empire during the Victorian period. It was also a time of tremendous change in the lives of British people. In 1837 most people lived in villages and worked on the land; by 1901, most lived in towns and worked in offices, shops and factories.
Did You Know...?
That boys wore pink and girls wore Light Blue
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There was no electricity, instead gas lamps or candles were used for light.


There were no cars. People either walked, travelled by boat or train or used coach horses to move from place to place.
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