This bill from 1848 shows toys bought for the Royal children by Queen Victoria. The price of the toys is in old currency made up of pounds, shillings and pence.



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Tasks
5a. What might you learn about the Royal children from this bill?

5b. Are their toys different from modern toys?

5c. Look at the family tree and find the ages of Queen Victoria’s children in 1848.