The world's largest empire is governed from Whitehall. Our collections offer an invaluable insight into the politics of empire and the daily lives of its citizens.
Our massive photographic holdings covering Britain and its colonies vividly bring the period to life.
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Prisoner 4099
What was life like for young offenders in the 19th century?Key stage 2 - 4 -
Focus on the Census
What is the census and what can it tell us?Key stage 2 - 4 -
Power, Politics and Protest
The growth of political rights in 19th century BritainKey stage 3 - 5 -
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Lessons
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A Victorian Prison
Why were Victorian Prisons so tough?Key stage 3 - 4
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Workshops
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The British Empire
Debate the rights and wrongs of the world's largest empireKey stage 3 - 4
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Videoconferences
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What is History? (for Welsh Schools)
Follow a successful quarry town across the centuriesKey stage 3 - 4
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Virtual classroom
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What is History? (for Welsh Schools)
Follow a successful quarry town across the centuriesKey stage 3 - 4
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