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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...
Why do children work?
Dan and Bex have found a book that transports them back to Victorian Britain! They're exploring all the grim...
Why children worked after school
You might think that after working all day in a factory, families would be grateful for a rest when they got...