Victorian Speed

Stressed out by modern life? So were the Victorians! In October 2018, the Museum of the History of Science was transported to the busy world of Victorian England for this interactive event. Attendees explored the hectic pace of the 1800s with Oxford researchers, got involved with Morse code, took turns at the sexual health tombola, and discovered the Victorian's obsession over digestion.

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Photograph of Emilie Taylor-Brown engaging an audience

Victorian Speed: The Long History of Fast Living

18 October 2018

Stressed out by modern life? So were the Victorians! Enter the world of Victorian England in this museum 'late' for a fun evening of games, interactive exhibits, and short talks as you explore with researchers from Diseases of Modern Life.

Photograph of child receiving Morse code

Sneak Preview of Victorian Speed!

11 October 2018

On the evening of Thursday 18th October, the Museum of the History of Science will be throwing open its doors for a special event - Victorian Speed: The Long History of Fast Living.

Photograph of Catherine Charlwood in Victorian Dress

Victorian Speed - Time Flies When You're Having FUN!

02 November 2018

Photograph of Alison Moulds running her event

Death and Disease Behind the Counter

30 November 2018

This term, the Diseases of Modern Life team showcased their research at two major public engagement events - our Victorian Speed Late at the Museum of the History of Science and Victorian Light Night with The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities.