Monthly Archives: October 2012

victorians

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Mr Coleman

VICTORIAN  POLICE  FORCE The first bike didn’t appear until 1870. Before then they had to run before they got a bike. The hand cuffs are made out of steal, this is so it makes it hard to get out of … Continue reading →

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victorians

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

       Victorians Britain managed to build a big empire during Victorian period. It was also a tremendous change to the people in Britain. In 1837 most people live in villages and worked on land by 1901, most people … Continue reading →

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Victorians Qr

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

The Victorian period saw many major developments that made travel, communications and trade easier for many people. The railways allowed people to travel cheaply and rapidly, opening up new possibilities for both rich and poor. The postal service expanded after … Continue reading →

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Victorian Houses

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

Most Victorian houses have a fireplace.Without vacuum cleaners or washing machines cleaning the house would be very hard work.Most people in the Victorian era moved into cities and town to find work in factories. People crowded into houses that were … Continue reading →

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Victorian Christmas cards

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

Victorian Christmas day On Christmas day the children open there breakfast. The tradition of giving gifts is thought to be related to the gifts from the wise men brought to Jesus. Family presents are open either late morning or afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Victorian Invention Timeline

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

1838 The first photograph taken, by Louis Daguerre in France and William Henry Fox-Talbot in Britain. 1839 W.H. Fox-Talbot invented light sensitive photographic paper to produce photographs. 1839 A Scottish blacksmith Kirkpatrick Macmillan invented the first pedal bicycle. His machine was propelled by … Continue reading →

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victorians

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

      Why are the Victorians so famous? 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 … Continue reading →

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Victorian working conditions

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Mr Coleman

Factories Most people, including children worked a 12 hour day. They had mid-day break for one hour and short breaks for breakfast and tea.Working conditionsMany factory owners put profit above the health and safety of their workers. Children and young … Continue reading →

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Joseph and the techncolour dream coat

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mr Coleman

Eye popping !! Yesterday afternoon in Scarborough at the Futurist theatre, the audience cheered as Joseph got pushed onto the stage. Joseph was the best because he played the part well. Elvis’s (pharaoh) song was amazingly-cool too! At the end … Continue reading →

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Joseph and his technicolor dream coat

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Mr Coleman

Joseph and his Technicolor dream coat Yesterday’s rainbow performance at Scarborough ended with floods of standing ovations. The audience went WILD as Jelvis lit up the room with his groovy dancing. Colours cascaded around the theatre stage. Echoing spirits of … Continue reading →

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