The Victorians Inspire Box

The Victorian Inspire Box provides an immersive and educational collection of artefacts to help bring the Victorian era to life. With both original and replica items, students can explore the tools, everyday objects, and cultural items used during the 19th century, offering a hands-on approach to understanding this transformative period in history.

The Victorian Inspire Box Includes:

• Wash Board: A tool used for cleaning clothes before modern washing machines, demonstrating daily household chores in Victorian homes.
• Candle Snuffer: A device used to extinguish candles safely, a common item in Victorian homes before the advent of electric lighting.
• Flat Iron: A heavy metal tool used to press clothes, showcasing the technology available to Victorians for home care.
• Earthenware Hot Water Bottle: A practical item used to keep warm during cold Victorian winters, made from clay or ceramic.
• Copper Posser: A traditional laundry tool used in washing clothes by hand, reflecting the labour-intensive domestic life of the time.
• Queen Victoria Bust: A replica of the famous bust of Queen Victoria, symbolising the era of the British monarchy and her long reign.
• Metal Sign: A decorative or functional item commonly found in Victorian homes or public spaces.
• Children’s Finger Stocks: A replica of the punishment device used in Victorian schools, allowing children to learn about Victorian discipline.
• Chalkboard: A piece of classroom equipment used by Victorian students, offering insight into education during this period.
• Skipping Rope: A popular Victorian children’s toy, used in play and exercise.
• Victorian Replica Pack: A collection of small Victorian items such as coins or tools that represent everyday life during the period.
• Victorian Entertainment Replica Pack: Includes items such as games or toys from the Victorian era, highlighting leisure activities.
• Girl’s Bonnet: A fashion item worn by Victorian women and children, showing the role of clothing in social status.
• Boy’s Cap: A common accessory for Victorian boys, reflecting the era’s style and class distinctions.
• Genuine Victorian Penny: A real coin from the Victorian era, giving students a tangible connection to the past.
• Weaving Shuttle: A tool used in Victorian textile manufacturing, showcasing industrial practices of the time.
• Pottie: A small, portable toilet used in Victorian homes, particularly for children.
• Union Jack Bunting: Decorative fabric often used for national celebrations, providing insight into Victorian patriotism.
• Victorian Coins: Replica coins from the Victorian era, illustrating the currency of the time.
• Cameo Necklace: A piece of jewellery typical of Victorian fashion, often passed down as family heirlooms.
• Original Photocard: A real Victorian photograph, providing a glimpse into the people and social norms of the time.

Educational Benefits:

• Hands-On Learning: The box provides a chance to physically handle and interact with replica artefacts, bringing the Victorian era to life for students.
• Enhanced Understanding: By exploring tools, clothing, and everyday items, children gain insight into the daily life, social practices, and industrial advancements of the Victorians.
• Creative Exploration: The diverse collection of artefacts encourages students to create stories, engage in role-play, and imagine life as a Victorian child or adult.
• Cultural Insights: The items offer a snapshot of Victorian society, touching on topics such as education, leisure, and fashion, while sparking discussions about the rapid changes of the industrial revolution.

Ideal for:

• KS2 Students: This box is designed to engage Key Stage 2 students, helping them explore Victorian history in a hands-on and interactive way.
• History Lessons: Teachers can incorporate the artefacts into history lessons, providing tangible connections to the study of the Victorian period.
• Classroom Displays and Projects: The variety of items makes this box perfect for classroom displays, projects, or a deep dive into Victorian daily life.

Content May Vary: The contents of the Victorian Inspire Box may vary slightly depending on availability, but each box will include a selection of high-quality artefacts to bring the Victorian era to life.

This box is an ideal resource for enhancing the study of the Victorians, providing students with an engaging, immersive experience of life during one of history’s most pivotal centuries.