Much of the evidence we have of past times comes from the buildings people left behind. Their homes, villages and towns give us clues that help us find out about the way they lived. History On Your Doorstep explores different periods of British history through our building heritage.

 

This book is part of a book series called History On Your Doorstep .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

Tim Locke is an ex-teacher and has written many history and travel books for both children and adults. He has travelled extensively around Britain visiting the historical sites featured in this book.

This book has the following chapters: A Time of Change Factories, Mills and Warehouses Railways Working-Class Life in Towns and Cities Homes for the Middle Class Life in the Country Chapels, Churches and Memorials Improving the Mind Places of Leisure Workhouses, Prisons and the Law Sickness and the Great Clean-up Shops and Commerce Victorian Buildings All Around Us Timeline Glossary Places to Visit Index