While the Victorians might not have had TV, they certainly had narrative paintings that brought Dickensian Britain to life and caused mini-riots in art galleries. Use a painting by Ford Madox Brown to learn more about the Victorians, class differences, childhood in the past, immigration and emigration, gender roles, geography and travel.
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KS1/2 History Lesson Plan – Use A Painting To Step Into The World Of The Victorians
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