Reading. Task 1 In Victorian times. Britain was famous for producing things, it was known as the
workshop of the world. I'm travelling to York to find out how this industrial past is still
important for a newer industry, tourism,
Before planes, trains and cars, this was one of the best ways to travel.
Rivers and canals played a very important role during the industrial Revolution. Barges
like this were the lorries of their day, transporting coal to the factories and finished
products around the country. Now they're used for leisure and many canals have
become a focus for cales, restaurants and art galleries
Amandeep: Thank you for the lift
Bargee: Thank you Bye-bye.
Amandeep: Steam trains replaced the canal boats and became great symbols of
Britain's industrial past. And they're still attracting tourists from around the world today,
There is a huge collection of them here at the Natonal Railway Museum.
The museum has its own workshod where engineers restore these incredible machines
to their former glory
Amandeep: Chris, how much work goes into restoring these trains?
Chris Wel, there's a lot of work involved. We work on them virtually every day.
repairing them and maintaining them to make sure they can operate property and
safely.
Amandeep: Why is it important to keep them and show them?
Chris Bas.cally, it's important educationally to show the young generation of how
railways used to operate in older days, so it's a link from the past that's brought to life in
present day.
Amandeep: Like so much of Britain, these stroots are full of history. This is the old part
of the city of York Tourists love to come and experience this histone area
Woman 1: I think visitors come to Britain because of the shopping and the history
Man 1 it is actually a very nice country, you know. Lots of historical places in Britain.
Man 2 I think visitors come to Britain for the culture, for the histone sites and because
it's different from anywhere also in the world
Near to York Castle, there's a museum that's created a street from the past
Wow, this is like stepping back in time! I'm actually in a Victorian street museum
Visitors come here to travel back around 130 years. Natalie Kingston is a guide here
and dresses up for her role
Amandeep: Why do you think people like to visit this old street?
Natalie: I think people like to visit this street because it recreates the past. It was the first
ever recreated street in the world. It was built in 1938
Amandeep. What reactions do you get to being dressed up?
Natalie. The most common reaction to being dressed up is that people want to lake
photos of you and they like to have photos taken with you. People ask a lot more
questions when you're dressed up. Not just about the costume, but also about the street
and everything in it
Amandeep: Being here, I really do feel like I've been transported back in time,
Circle the correct answers.
1.In Victorian times, what was Britain famous for?
a. heritage lourism
b. producing goods
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