Month: May 2013

Charles Dickens’ London

Today, Class 5 visited the Charles Dickens Museum in Central London. On the way, we looked out for things we could mention in our historical fiction – as we know that accurate detail is vital to make our stories credible. What details from these pictures could you use in your story?

Inside the museum, we looked out for details from inside the home that we could include in our stories. What is that hedgehog doing there? What other animals were there in Charles Dickens’ home?

We also made our own butter, using Victorian kitchen implements and Charles Dickens’ wife’s recipe. It was delicious! Do you know how to make butter? If not, look at our pictures to find out”