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Jobs for children in factories
In the Victorian era new factories sprung up, thanks to innovations in technology such as steam power. These...
Jobs on the move: What did kids do?
Weβve always needed transport, but the jobs in this area increased hugely during Victorian times. So why...
Swimming through poo: The Gong Scourer
So why did people do so many nasty and dangerous β not to mention illegal jobs on the Victorian streets?...
Child servants during the Victorian era
There are several reasons why there was a great demand for servants in Victorian times. Whilst many did...
Mines during the Victorian era
These days we use electricity and gas to power and heat our homes and factories, but in Victorian times these...
Farming during the Victorian era
Britain was a land of farmers for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Agriculture has always been part of...
Why did we used to have chimney sweeps?
For as long as there have been fireplaces and chimneys, there have been a need for chimney...
Kaleidoscopic Antibiotics
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NEW: Professor Halluxβs Antibiotics
Professor Hallux is back and he's looking at all the different bugs and infections that could get into our...
Blood cells and how our bodies help us
Your body normally does a great job at protecting you from infections! When you catch an infection, your...