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Nettlesworth Primary School: Child Labor and the Industrial Revolution

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information about child labor and the Industrial Revolution.
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Spinning the Web: The Story of the Cotton Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the history of the cotton industry in England. Navigate the site by clicking on topics at the top of the page. You can also find a list of museums on the left side of the page. Clicking on the museum will take you to...
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Unit Plan
Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Making the Modern World: Textiles: Domestic v Factory Production

For Students 9th - 10th
Twelve-part learning module uses text-based overviews and rich media cut-away scenes to explain the role of the textile industry in driving the Industrial Revolution forward in Britain.
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Revolutionary Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the website of Revolutionary Players, focusing on the history of the Industrial Revolution in the West Midlands in Britain between the years 1700 and 1830. This website features text --and images from museums, archives end...
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James Hargreaves

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life and work of James Hargreaves, the inventor of the spinning jenny that revolutionized the English textile industry and brought on the Industrial Revolution.
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Primary
National Archives (UK)

National Archives: Victorian Britain: Industrial Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Mining in England early in the Industrial Revolution was very dangerous. Source 4 presents clippings from Lord Ashley's report illustrating the conditions of working in mines and factories in the early-mid nineteenth century England....
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BBC

Bbc Bitesize History: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 5th - 7th
In the 1800's learning became accessible for the poorest of people. In Great Britain, a system of secondary schools was established and the government passed acts making education attendance compulsory.
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BBC

Bbc: Overview: Victorian Britain, 1837 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on Victorian Britain, 1837-1901, chronicles events, political history, and culture, explaining how Britain was able to claim to be a world superpower despite social inequality and rival overseas industry.
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BBC

Bbc History: History Trails: Victorian Britain: Britain as Workshop of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles about the era of industrialization, new products and new transportation are coupled with cartoons and an explanation on how to use this primary source. An activity and quiz are also available from the sidebar.
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Other

Five Years of the Russian Revolution and the Prospects of the World Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some of Lenin's personal thoughts. It includes his ideas on heavy industry for Russia.
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BBC

Bbc: History Trails: Victorian Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Victorian Britain experienced dramatic economic growth but at great social cost. Read about the times, and play online learning games as well.
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British Library

British Library: Dickens's Oliver Twist:poverty, the Poor Laws and the Workhouse

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, learners will explore aspects of the social and economic background underpinning Oliver Twist and discover Charles Dickens's preoccupations with these subjects not only as a novelist but also as a campaigner.
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British Library

British Library:dreamers and Dissenters: Filth and Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of British history where learners examine the causes and effects of filth and fever during the Victorian era in England.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Iron Bridge in the 18th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart includes some brief questions for geography and history teachers about the Iron Bridge in Shropshire, UK and could act as a starting point or for revision of the topic.
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Website
Other

James Brindley: Canal Engineer & Builder

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the famous English canal builder and designer.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize History: The Chartists

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains who the Chartists were and their first efforts to try to persuade the British Parliament to enact reforms for the working class. Their three petitions failed to move Parliament but increased the resolve of others to push for...
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize History: The Chartists: The Roots of Chartism

For Students 6th - 8th
Discusses how Chartism took hold in Britain and the people who championed the movement.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize History: The Chartists: The Charters

For Students 6th - 8th
Describes the three Charter petitions that the Chartists presented to Parliament between 1839 and 1848 and the government's response to each one.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: England and Wales, 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of England & Wales, subtitled "Parliamentary Representation in 1832 Before The Reform Bill." The Reform Act made wide-ranging changes in the electoral system in the United Kingdom due, in part, to the growth of large and...
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Encyclopedia and Guide to Manchester: The Bridgewater Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Bridgewater Canal built in 1760 and which was "the forerunner of all modern canals". The canal connected coal mines found in Worsley with Manchester England. By clicking on the names you will get biographical details.