Disease Street Tour workshop

Take an interactive tour through our Victorian slum street with our costumed guide and see for yourself how difficult it was to avoid the hazards and stay healthy.

What will my students do in this session?

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Disease Street and take a deep dive into the lives and stories of the people that lived in Victorian Leeds.

Key Information

Disease Street Tour workshop:

Price: £340 per workshop
Age: Key Stage 3 and 4
Length: 1 hour
Adult to student ratio: 1:15 (adults free)
Maximum capacity: 15-30 students

Curriculum links

Curriculum subjects and topics:

History – ‘Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901′.
Science – Biology: ‘Health’ and ‘Relationships in an Eco System’
PSHCE – ‘Health Education’.