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On the corner of Jubilee Street is a Victorian Ironmonger, and the best place to see it is to stand in front of the shop window. Press pause while you find it and play when you are ready.

This T M Kingdons, a Victorian Ironmongers shop.

It was known as an ironmongers as many of the things it sold were made of metal including iron. In Victorian times, it was also a very important shop as it sold all sorts of things that could be used in the home.

Look through the window and see what sort of things you can name. Press pause while you look and play when you are ready.

Can you see the large blue and white jug sitting in a bowl? It's over to the right of the window. This was for washing your hands and face, as most houses had no taps or running water upstairs.

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