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History: Early Victorian Britain 1830-1851

Course code: 070083

Course category: Adult Education Weekdays

Course Topic: History, Literature and Writing

Hours: 2-4pm

Start date: 26th September 2011

Tutor: Sarah Tobias

Course duration: 10 weeks

Course venue: Hove Library

Course topic: History, Literature and Writing

Course content:
We study the era following the Regency of George IV, when his brother, William IV, and wife, Queen Adelaide, reigned 1830-37. They stayed in Brighton. During this period Factory and Bank Charter Acts are passed, the Liverpool and Manchester railway opens 1830, slavery is abolished, Michael Faraday is researching electricity and Charles Darwin has published his “Origins of Species”. In 1837 Queen Victoria begins her long reign, during which is turmoil and change including cholera epidemics, Opium Wars, start of the Irish famine and repeal of the Corn Laws. Exciting advances are occurring during this period, such as first photographs of Fox Talbot and first telegraph line in England being laid 1844. Early Victorian Era sees the popularisation of Christmas with its decorated tree and first manufactured cards and crackers.

Fees for your course: £88 Concessions cost - £50 (contact us to see if you are eligible)

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Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.