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Live like a Victorian Child

Where

British Schools Museum

What

Family

When

1 Apr 2023

UNTIL Saturday 1 April

Live like a Victorian Child

Join us on Saturday 1st April at 10am to experience a Victorian lesson in our period classroom, try out the chores a Victorian child would have been expected to do, and see how a Victorian family lived with a tour of our Headmaster's House.

Take part in a Victorian Lesson

Meet Victorian-costumed characters such as the Schools Inspector, Headmaster, Mistress, pupils, delivery boy, rag rug maker, the Victorian photographer and hear their stories: each month is different

Children can try brass cleaning, Victorian washing, shoe polishing and more activities

Discover the life of Joseph Lancaster and his revolutionary approach to learning

Explore our Victorian classrooms and Headmaster's House

Pre-booking is essential

£8.00 per person (Children under 5 are free). This event is suitable for all age groups.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Victorian lessons are timed for 11.15 

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