Learning

As part of our Heritage Lottery funded project 'Revealing Social Reform, Renewing Social Action', we are currently developing sessions for KS3-5 focusing on history, geography and citizenship. In addition, we hope to soon launch our heritage ESOL programme.

For more information about any of these programmes, please contact archive@toynbeehall.org.uk

Educational Resources

Explore our archive to discover the rich history of Toynbee Hall and its impact on social reform in Britain. Our collection provides primary source materials ideal for classroom use and independent research.

Key Themes

• Social Reform - The origins of the welfare state and Citizens Advice
• Victorian East End - Life in 19th century Whitechapel
• The Settlement Movement - University volunteers in working-class communities
• Community Action - Grassroots campaigns and local engagement