Early Victorian Britain

Subject: History
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 7029

The History Portfolio, the acclaimed and popular collection of black and white photocopiable drawings has now been expanded to cover national histories and the roots of European civilisation.

Each pack contains maps, drawings, diagrams and cartoons giving a wealth of information on the period that can be used with a wide range of pupils. Packs come complete with teacher notes which give background information on the events and people depicted on each sheet.

Pack L2 - Early Victorian Britain

This pack covers the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1851. This deals with the Royal Family, the political events of these years, the Chartist movement, social reform (especially in the mines), the Irish famine and the crisis caused by the repeal of the Corn Laws. The period ends with the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851. For developments in railways and ships during this period see pack K3 and for the growth of the British Empire see pack M1.