Britain 1750-1900

Synopsis

Series looking at the response to industrialisation and exploring how the day-to-day lives its people changed as Britain transformed into an industrialised nation. In five parts, covering: migration and emigration; health and housing; work and welfare; crime and punishment; leisure. Highlights material relevant to a discussion of citizenship, such as the rise of trade unionism and employment legislation, the influence of pressure gruops and public opinion, and developments in local government.

Series

History File, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 100 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £7.50 (inclusive)

Notes

Broadcast on BBC2 from 25/1/00.

Subjects

History

Keywords

history of the 18th century; history of the 19th century; industrialisation; political movements; slavery; social history; United Kingdom

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Educational Publishing

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

01937 541001

Fax

01937 845381

Address

PO Box 234
Wetherby
West Yorks
LS23 7EU