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    industrially. People began to explore into areas such as the earth‚ the human body‚ and how to benefit the daily lives of individuals. English literature was also something that was beginning to be developed. Historically‚ it began when Queen Victoria was anointed to the thrown in 1837 and brought a new prosperity to England. She held the throne for 63 years which is the longest monarch to hold the thrown ever in English history. To many people‚ she was a symbol of stability and prosperity

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    The Victorian Period Queen Victoria The Victorian period formally begins in 1837 (the year Victoria became Queen) and ends in 1901 (the year of her death).  As a matter of expediency‚ these dates are sometimes modified slightly.  1830 is usually considered the end of the Romantic period in Britain‚ and thus makes a convenient starting date for Victorianism.  Similarly‚ since Queen Victoria’s death occurred so soon in the beginning of a new century‚ the end of the previous century provides a useful

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    current king of England‚ William the IV‚ became deathly ill. Upon his death he had no surviving children and his niece Victoria took the crown. The soon to be queen had only been eighteen for twenty seven days when she took the throne. Queen Victoria’s reign was characterized by rapid change and development and ultimately created the strong British Empire we know today. Queen Victoria would rule until her death in 1901. During this time men were viewed as the head of the family. The Victorian Era

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    Individualism and Family Values This essay will examine the historical evolution of notions of ‘family values’ and ‘individualism’‚ using historical criticism and semiotic analysis; it will demonstrate how these terms have historically been very fluid and tied to the socio-cultural concerns of their day. Focus will be on establishing a historiography of the key terms‚ from the late Elizabethan to the modern era. Particular attention will be paid to the Victorian era‚ wherein‚ this essay will

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    non-governmental‚ which work with children Provide funding to schools Write legislation/ laws Ofsted – league tables Funds research e.g. Rose report c) One priority is develop the quality of services available to children‚ this is as a result of the Victoria Climbie inquiry and the subsequent Every Child Matters framework. This will have the greatest effect on a school in the next few years because it means that data can be shared between various organisations which work with children and young people

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    The park offers thrilling rides such as Grand Carousel‚ Flying Fiesta‚ Rialto‚ Space Shuttle‚ Log Jam‚ Wheel of Fate‚ Condor‚ Up Up and Away‚ Roller Coaster‚ Anchors Away‚ Dodgem‚ Stone Eggs‚ Air Pterodactyl‚ Swan boats‚ and Bump n Splash. The Victoria Park is one of their parks that features the Victorian era and displays it in elegance. Entertainers leisurely stroll around the park dressed in costumes inspired by Queen Victoria’s era. Portabello is zone in Enchanted Kingdom‚ which is a replica

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    City of Stonnington Market Outlook/ Opportunities The size of Prahran is approximately 2 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering 4% of total area. In 2006 the population of Prahran was 10‚658 people and by 2011 it has 11‚190 people‚ showing a growth of 4% in the area. Around 50% of Prahran’s population is aged 20-39. Each year the area attracts significant numbers of young people between the ages of 15-29. The inner urban lifestyle is attractive to these younger people. Prahran has a reasonably

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    Kaelin Miller Ms. Paolicelli English 1 CAS June 2nd‚ 2013 Victorian Etiquette The Victorian Era was a time of great change for England. It was the beginning of a modern society‚ manufacturing‚ feminism‚ and culture. Queen Victoria reigned during this period. Some of the many important things to her were the defined formation of a society. Being cultured meant many things in the nineteenth century. It was where families resided and the quality of life they experienced. Society was rapidly changing

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    Literary tendency of Victorian literature: special reference to Lord Alfred Tennyson and Robert Browning 1.1 An Introduction to Victorian Period: The Victorian era is generally agreed to stretch through the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). It was a tremendously exciting period when many artistic styles‚ literary schools‚ as well as‚ social‚ political and religious movements flourished. It was a time of prosperity‚ broad imperial expansion‚ and great political reform. It was also a time‚ which

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    Lister (2006‚ p.316) states that ‘Children emerged as key figures in New Labour’s nascent ‘social investment state’. Using this statement as your starting point‚ analyse and evaluate government policy to tackle child poverty and child abuse. This essay aims to outline and discuss UK social policy in regards to child poverty and child abuse since New Labour’s election in 1997 to present day coalition government. It will analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of political strategies undertaken by

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