Work & Play in Victorian Times

Tudor Mumming Plays Maypole Nelsons Navy & Regency Period Morris Country Dancing Victorians Clog & Percussive Dance

Life and Work in Victorian Times

Bringing to life aspects of Victorian times through music, songs and dances through a combination of performance in costume and pupil participation.

This can be adapted for both primary and secondary age pupils.

Songs and dances can highlight topics such as

life in the cities and work in factories

life and work in the countryside

the effects of the corn laws

music hall entertainment

effects of the industrial revolution

life on the canals

new pastimes eg cycling