Victorian Workhouse

'Skilly for Breakfast'
starring the evil
George Catch, Workhouse Master

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Content The Victorian Workhouse filled the poor with dread. Some were well managed but many were run by brutal Workhouse masters, often retired policemen or soldiers. In this workshop children get the opportunity to put the notorious Workhouse master, George Catch, on trial. Using written resources they gather evidence about his treatment of inmates; material all based on true events. Children then question Mr Catch about his working methods and decide whether he should keep his job or get the sack. Format Introduction to the period and Victorian workhouses Children review resource material and formulate questions for Mr Catch Mr Catch on trial Extension 'Skilly for Breakfast' can be extended with 'Fair Fit for a Queen', Victorian-themed storytelling session. 'A great way to get children thinking about history.'

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