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Queen Victoria ruled
Britain between 1837 and 1901. The Victorian period was a time of
great progress which changed many people's lives in different ways.
There were
lots of
new inventions and a huge growth in the system of canals, railways and
roads.
Before the
19th century many children worked long hours - helping with the family
trade, or with domestic chores. At the beginning of Queen
Victoria's reign they still worked in unpleasant and dangerous places
such as mills, factories, and coal mines. However, new laws were
passed limiting the hours children could work. Compulsory education
was also introduced!
Find
out more about life in Victorian times. Explore
the excellent websites below.
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Mystery at New
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Be a Victorian
Millionaire Now!
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All Change in the
Victorian Age
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