Victorian Britain witnessed significant advancements in science, technology (including the steam engine), engineering, and medicine, as well as political and social change due to the second Industrial Revolution. Here are some examples of the research, talks, and courses available on Victorian life, business, and technology. Contact Richard about these topics or enquire about other relevant subjects in this area.
Talks can be in person (location dependent) or online. Full details of all my talks on SpeakerNet
A Barber and a Surgeon: Medicine in Victorian Times
Stephenson's Horses: The Victorian Railways
Trouble at Mill: Life in the Victorian Factories
An Eclectic Extravaganza: Victorians at Leisure
The Great Western Railway in Victorian Berkshire
Biscuits for Queen Victoria: The Story of the Early Days of Huntley and Palmer
Arrival of the Railways in Reading
"The question time afterwards just went on and on which shows what interest you sparked with your presentation."
Workshops can vary from two hours to a full day session.
Rails to the West: The Great Western Railway
Victorian Science
Courses are typically two hours per session and can vary in length up to 10 weeks depending on requirements.