1. Bridging the Gap 2015 What is this? Why might it be a good symbol of the Victorian era?

2. Objectives for the next fortnight Familiarise yourselves with the main issues of the Victorian Era so that you can: – Engage with unseen Victorian texts in an insightful and sophisticated way – Understand the historical context to your Victorian novel later in the year Refresh your comprehension skills

3. What do you think were the main problems in Victorian cities?

4. Read the pieces of writing on the Victorian city in your booklet carefully and look up any unfamiliar words Make a list of the problems in Victorian London that based on the extracts Make a list of evidence that people were living in unsanitary conditions Make a list of evidence of examples of extreme poverty

5. Why do you think so many Victorian writers wrote about poverty in cities?