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History: Work and Leisure in Early Victorian Britain 1830-1851 (April '12)

This course information relates to courses starting in April 2012.

Course code: 070085

Course category: Adult Education Weekdays

Course Topic: History, Literature and Writing

Hours: 10.30am-12.30pm

Start date: 16th April 2012

Tutor: Sarah Tobias

Course duration: 5 weeks

Course venue: Hove Library

Course topic: History, Literature and Writing

Course content:
We look at work and leisure across the social divide. 1844/5 Friedrich Engels publishes “The Condition of the Working Class in England” which was massive in its scope, covering workers, occupations, industry, agriculture and technological changes.

The poor were very poor, indeed, living and working in appalling conditions. The middle-class was emerging with its new wealth and aspirations, while the wealthy were extremely rich and able to indulge in whatever amusements they chose. The seaside holiday was becoming popular.

There was also gardening, games, sports, music, theatre, art, and a wide variety of reading material from serious books on worthy subjects to novels and the cheap penny papers.

Fees for your course: £32

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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.