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domingo, 17 de octubre de 2010

What was life like for Victorian children?
There were big differences in homes, schools, toys and entertainments. No TV, no computers, no central heating, no cars…
Why was coal so important?
Most of the energy we use today comes in the form of electricity or oil. In Victorian times, energy came from water-power, from horses and above all from burning coal.
Who went to school?
At the start of the 19th century very few children went to school. Most poor children worked. If they went to school, their families lost the money they earned.
Rich and poor families
In Victorian times, many families had 10 or more children. Sadly, many children died as babies, or from diseases such as smallpox and diphtheria. In a Victorian town, it was easy to tell who was rich and who was poor. Children from richer homes were well fed, wore warm clothes and had shoes on their feet. They did not work, but went to school or had lessons at home.
Where did Victorian children play?
Although many children worked in Victorian times, they still had time to play.Outdoors, most Victorian children played in the street or in the fields and woods.




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