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Were the Edwardians just like us?

Below are some statements about the Edwardians

• Study the statements, and then the sources from the archives.
• Then decide where you think you stand on the answer scale.

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The source(s) lead me to strongly agree
The source(s) lead me to agree
The source(s) could point either way
The source(s) lead me to disagree
The source(s) lead me to strongly disagree
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advertising and brand names were not common

all children now went to school
child labour was ended

farming was more important
more people wore hats

more people worked in large factories
ordinary people had few treats (eg going out to tea)
people did not have much fun
pollution was not as bad
rail transport was very basic
school dinners were basic

school dinners did not have much effect on pupils
there were very few cars

women had few rights


Combining documents, photographs and film from The National Archives, English Heritage
and the British Film Institute, in association with South East Grid for Learning


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