Victorian books and kit
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a library card and a trip to a museum go a long way.
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Books for KS2 and kids
- KS2 Victorians books (affiliate link)For the Key Stage 2 topic. Look for a recent edition.
- Queen Victoria books for children (affiliate link)Picture books and short biographies for younger readers.
- Brunel books for kids (affiliate link)For the railways and engineering part of the topic.
Books for teens and adults
- Victorian Britain history books (affiliate link)Overviews of Britain from 1837 to 1901.
- Great Exhibition books (affiliate link)For the Crystal Palace and the world of 1851.
- Florence Nightingale biographies (affiliate link)For her life, her statistics and her reforms.
Hands-on and visits
- Victorian-style dress-up for kids (affiliate link)For Victorian days at school. Check the sizes on each one.
- Mini chalkboards (affiliate link)For a Victorian schoolroom role-play at home.
- Pocket sketchbooks (affiliate link)For drawing what you see on a museum visit.