Victorian - Everyday Life

Victorian Britain is one of the topics looked at in KS2 history and this is the first of two quizzes on the subject. It looks in particular at what everyday life was like for ordinary people living in the Victorian era.

The Victorian era was when Queen Victoria was on the throne, from 1837-1901, but what was everyday life like for the ordinary people living in the 1800s? During the Victorian era many advances were made - railways, factories and the police force for example. But it was not all easy. Children had to go to work and the poor were sent to workhouses. It was a time of great change in Britain. Bandstands became popular and it was common to hear a brass band while walking through the parks. But the cities were dirty and disease was common.

Take this quiz and discover how much you know about everyday life for the ordinary people in Victorian Britain.