Chamber maids, chimney sweeps, Victorian ladies and gentlemen and Queen Victoria herself were among the colourful characters at Dover Town Hall when more than 350 children from all over Kent came along for the return of the popular Victorian Festival.
The festival was organised by Dover Museum and took place on Monday and Tuesday 5 and 6 November. Pupils from all over Kent took part in the event, including pupils from Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Isle of Sheppey, Tunbridge Wells, West Malling, and Westgate-on-Sea.
Children and adults came dressed in Victorian costume, and activities included learning about stained glass window design, drawing artefacts and making Victorian decoupage boxes. Pupils also took part in a practical drama workshop on life as a Victorian child. Students from South Kent College were on hand to help with Victorian hairstyles and make-up, and the days were rounded off with sing-a-longs of songs from the time.
Cllr Mrs Sue Nicholas, DDC Cabinet Member for Community, said: "It is always a pleasure to attend these events. The festival days were great fun and the range of colourful costumes and activities really brought the past to life in an exciting and informative way. It is great fun and an enjoyable way to learn about history."
