Please note: this article pre-dates the current National Curriculum and some content may be outdated.

In the third year at London Metropolitan University, history B.ED students research and prepare a resource about an aspect of life in C19th Britain for use with their chosen age group. Nicky made a book, which contained a large number of pictures and suggestions about how to use them. She also provided a commentary on the issues for teachers. Here is an edited version of her essay.