A Visitor's Guide to Victorian England
A Visitor's Guide to Victorian England

Author: Michelle Higgs

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2014-02-12

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1473834465

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An “utterly brilliant” and deeply researched guide to the sights, smells, endless wonders, and profound changes of nineteenth century British history (Books Monthly, UK). Step into the past and experience the world of Victorian England, from clothing to cuisine, toilet arrangements to transport—and everything in between. A Visitor’s Guide to Victorian England is “a brilliant guided tour of Charles Dickens’s and other eminent Victorian Englishmen’s England, with insights into where and where not to go, what type of people you’re likely to meet, and what sights and sounds to watch out for . . . Utterly brilliant!” (Books Monthly, UK). Like going back in time, Higgs’s book shows armchair travelers how to find the best seat on an omnibus, fasten a corset, deal with unwanted insects and vermin, get in and out of a vehicle while wearing a crinoline, and avoid catching an infectious disease. Drawing on a wide range of sources, this book blends accurate historical details with compelling stories to bring alive the fascinating details of Victorian daily life. It is a must-read for seasoned social history fans, costume drama lovers, history students, and anyone with an interest in the nineteenth century.

Life in a Victorian School
Life in a Victorian School

Author: Bob Mealing

Publisher: Batsford Books

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 0750956194

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Education in Britain can be traced back to Roman times, but it was not until Victorian times that provision was made in England and Wales for every child to have an elementary school place, whatever their background. After new buildings were constructed and changes made in educational administration, British schooling saw a revolution. Literacy rates soared, taking over from the limited success of Sunday Schools previously. This colourful and entertaining guide traces the development of schools in Britain in the 19th century, from the initial religious intervention in education to state intervention later on. What was a pupil's day like in a Victorian school? How did teachers discipline children? Was schooling different for girls? Learn all about the school day, public schools and even the buildings children attended in this guide filled with contemporary photographs of students, teachers and their lives. Look out for more Pitking guides on social history and heritage, and the 'Life in' series this title is a part of.

Ungovernable
Ungovernable

Author: Therese Oneill

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0316481890

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From the author of the "hysterically funny and unsettlingly fascinating"* New York Times bestseller Unmentionable, a hilarious illustrated guide to the secrets of Victorian child-rearing [*Jenny Lawson] Feminist historian Therese Oneill is back, to educate you on what to expect when you're expecting . . . a Victorian baby! In Ungovernable, Oneill conducts an unforgettable tour through the backwards, pseudoscientific, downright bizarre parenting fashions of the Victorians, advising us on: - How to be sure you're not too ugly, sickly, or stupid to breed - What positions and room decor will help you conceive a son - How much beer, wine, cyanide and heroin to consume while pregnant - How to select the best peasant teat for your child - Which foods won't turn your children into sexual deviants - And so much more Endlessly surprising, wickedly funny, and filled with juicy historical tidbits and images, Ungovernable provides much-needed perspective on -- and comic relief from -- the age-old struggle to bring up baby.

Primary Schooling in Victoria
Primary Schooling in Victoria

Author: John G. Ainley

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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Children spend a significant part of their lives in primary school. The quality of that experience is important in itself and as the foundation for their future. Data were gathered from over 3000 students in 40 primary schools. Children were asked about the quality of their school life, and information was also obtained about their achievement in mathematics and reading comprehension. Overall, most students in Years 5 and 6 felt good about their lives in school, had good relations with their teachers, and felt a sense of social integration. These positive views were held regardless of social background or performance in mathematics and reading. Boys and girls performed equally well in mathematics, but girls scored better on reading comprehension tests. Differences did show up between schools and between classrooms in students' views of school life (especially in the areas of adventure in learning and teacher- student relations) and in achievement. The authors point to the need for a closer look atschools' practices and policies, and at their influence on the degree to which students become excited about their school work.