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British Library

British Library:dreamers and Dissenters: Filth and Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of British history where learners examine the causes and effects of filth and fever during the Victorian era in England.
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Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about life in the cities of England in 1775. The site also contains links to transportation and entertainment information.
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British Library

British Library: Dickens's Oliver Twist:poverty, the Poor Laws and the Workhouse

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will explore aspects of the social and economic background underpinning Oliver Twist and discover Charles Dickens's preoccupations with these subjects not only as a novelist but also as a campaigner.
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BBC

Bbc: Overview: Victorian Britain, 1837 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on Victorian Britain, 1837-1901, chronicles events, political history, and culture, explaining how Britain was able to claim to be a world superpower despite social inequality and rival overseas industry.
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The Map as History: Europe's Colonial Expanision 1820 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...
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BBC

Bbc History: History Trails: Victorian Britain: Britain as Workshop of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles about the era of industrialization, new products and new transportation are coupled with cartoons and an explanation on how to use this primary source. An activity and quiz are also available from the sidebar.
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History View: Titanic

For Students 9th - 10th
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Here you can take a virtual tour.
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Victoria Research Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the Victorian Age through this informative research site. This site contains several links to help bridge your knowledge of Victorian research. Don't miss out.