Leisure

• Background for teachers
  Historical background to this topic, with special emphasis on West Sussex.

• Topic summary
  A list of the activities in this topic, with a brief summary of the learning objectives and sources.

• Entertainment
  Historical background and examples of circuses and 'myriorama' picture and music shows.

• Holidays and travel
  How the Victorians travelled around West Sussex, enjoyed seaside holidays and visited theme parks.

• Leisure and sport
  Sports and leisure activities enjoyed by children and adults.

• Music
  Examples of music popular in the period, featuring brass bands and including audio and video clips.

• Outings
  Day trips for children, including the Swiss Gardens at Shoreham.

• Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
  Case studies on how people in Bognor, Crawley, Steyning and Worthing celebrated the Diamond Jubilee.

• The Great Exhibition
  Sources, exhibits and visits to the Great Exhibition of 1851 at the Crystal Palace.

• Victorian toys
  Museum objects including mechanical toys, board games, hoops, dolls and toy soldiers.