Counting the People

Tyne & Wear Archives
Keystages: KS2
Subject: History, Maths
03 Sep 12 - 19 Jul 13 - Booking required

The census has been held every ten years since 1801. From 1841-1911 we can look in detail at Victorian and Edwardian families. The workshop starts with a focus on a family living in the slums of Castle Garth, Newcastle in 1881 before moving on to study households in your area.

Charges: 60

Other Information: This session can be delivered in the Archives eduction room in the Discovery Museum or in your school.

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