Methods of Transportation Overview There are many different

Methods of Transportation

Overview • There are many different methods of transportation within the Victorian Era. • For example, some common forms of transportation include biking, walking, and the use of horse drawn carriages. • Although there are many different types of carriages during this time period, they were the main mode of transportation throughout most places. • However, this form of transportation was somewhat slow, and the horses also needed to be taken care of along the way.

Summary (websites) • The bicycle was invented in the 1880 s and the original design had a larger front wheel but a shorter back wheel. • Walking was a normal aspect of everyday life, although there were more efficient means of getting around (such as the carriage). • Carriages were limited to the upper class and the wealthy, and so anyone who rode in one was perceived as above the common/working class. • During the end of the 19 th century, the idea of the train was becoming more developed

Connections to Great Expectations • Along the journey to London, Pip rode in a four-horse stage coach for 5 hours. • Once he arrived in London, he walked to and from school • When Pip receives his wealth from Jaggers, he starts using more advanced methods of transportation, thus showing his new found power and wealth.

Questions? • What are 3 methods of transportation during this time period? • How does riding in a carriage affect your social status? • What method of transportation did Pip use to get to London?

Works Cited • "Cycling. " This Victorian Life. N. p. , n. d. Web. 29 Jan. 2017. • Express, Britain. "Victorian Railways in England - the Age of Steam. " Britain Express. N. p. , n. d. Web. 29 Jan. 2017. • "Transport and Carriages in the Victorian era (1837 -1901). " Horses and History Throughout the Ages. N. p. , 07 Dec. 2013. Web. 29 Jan. 2017.