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KS2 History: The Victorians

Spies Like Us: Victorians at the Fort

Become a spy for Napoleon III, Emperor of France and infiltrate Fort Nelson. Napoleon III needs to disable Fort Nelson before launching an attack on Portsmouth Harbour and immobilising the Royal Navy.

Find out what goes on at the Fort, its strengths and weaknesses and formulate a plan of attack.

Learn about why the Fort was built and the kinds of people who lived and worked in and around the Fort during Victorian times.

If you are a Hampshire school check out our WizKid page for lots more information and free resources.

Audience: KS2
Numbers: 32 max per session
Duration: 180 mins
Cost per pupil: £5

Hands on History: the Victorians

Through this interactive handling session pupils will learn about the kinds of people who lived and worked in and around the Fort during Victorian times through the objects they left behind.

Audience: KS2
Numbers: 32 max per session
Duration: 60 mins
Cost per pupil: £5

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