Teaching the Victorians
William Powell Frith, Ramsgate Sands (Life at the Seaside), 1852-4 ©
Bring the Royal Collection into the classroom with this themed selection of resources for Primary Teachers focusing on Teaching the Victorians
Download teachers’ notes to focus on these inspiring paintings and work with your class to discover the stories taking place with the pictures.
Joseph Nash, The east front of Buckingham Palace from St James Park, 1846 ©
Look for evidence of the Victorians in the local area with this walk around Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace and the area soon became popular with fashionable society.
What evidence of the Victorians can be seen on the streets today? Download the attached documents and maps to find out more.
Queen Victoria inspecting the 1st Life Guards at Windsor Castle, 1900 ©
Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle
Use this trail to explore the Victorians at Windsor Castle
The Royal Archive: Queen Victoria education project
A variety of materials including Victoria’s journal, letters and school reports are all available through the Royal Archive Queen Victoria education project.
Picture in Focus: Winterhalter
Picture in Focus: Frith Ramsgate Sands
Queen Victoria's Homes: Osborne House and Balmoral Castle
Queen Victoria's family tree
Evidence of Victorians: walking map
Evidence of Victorians: walking map notes
