We visited Scotland Street Museum for a Victorian classroom re-enactment. 

When we arrived the boys and girls were taken to seperate changing rooms where we had to change into Victorian uniform. The uniform was quite different compared to what we wear today. We lined up outside the classroom and waited patiently for the Victorian teacher. She was just as we had imagined; extremely strict and scary looking. The classroom was dull with little colour and a blackboard. Throughout the morning we took part in times table recall, problem solving questions using a slate, copperplate writing using ink, drill, prayers and other activities. At the end we got to see examples of how children were punished either by wearing a dunce’s hat or using a cane. 

Having visited this Victorian classroom and worked with a Victorian teacher, we are so glad we did not need to attend school during the Victorian era. The experience was pretty terrifying to say the least! We are sad that our Victorian’s topic has come to and end, we loved learning about all the different aspects of the Victorian era and comparing them to modern life. 

We are however, looking forward to our upcoming Victorians class assembly.

Have a look at some of the pictures from our trip.