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Victorian London: Facts and Information
- Victorian London was the largest city in the world for much of that time. ...
- Many of London's most famous buildings and landmarks were built during the 19th century, including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Victoria Station.
- What was Victorian London known for?
- What was Victorian life like in London?
- Why was Victorian London so smelly?
- What did the Victorians invent?
- How did Victorians get water?
- What did the Victorians eat?
- What were the positives about Victorian London?
- What did Victorians do for fun?
- What year is Victorian era?
- What was crime like in Victorian London?
- What were Victorian roads made of?
- Why was the Victorian era so weird?
- What were the Victorian punishments?
- How old was Queen Victoria when she died?
What was Victorian London known for?
It was the time of the world's first Industrial Revolution, political reform and social change, Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin, a railway boom and the first telephone and telegraph.
What was Victorian life like in London?
London's population grew rapidly during the 19th century. This lead to major problems with overcrowding and poverty. Disease and early death were common for both rich and poor people. Victorian children did not have as many toys and clothes as children do today and many of them were homemade.
Why was Victorian London so smelly?
The Great Stink was an event in Central London in July and August 1858 during which the hot weather exacerbated the smell of untreated human waste and industrial effluent that was present on the banks of the River Thames.
What did the Victorians invent?
There were many important Victorian inventions that we still use today! These included the invention of safe, electric light bulbs, public flushing toilets and the phonograph (which recorded the human voice for the first time). Many of the Victorians inventions still have a big impact on the world today.
How did Victorians get water?
The old sources of supply were the River of Wells, better known as the Fleet River, Walbrook water, Langbourne water, Holywell, Clement's Well, and Clerk's Well, Tyburn and the River Lea. .... the New River even now is unable to supply more than two-thirds of its com plement of population. ...
What did the Victorians eat?
Basic foods were: beef, mutton, pork, bacon, cheese, eggs, bread, potatoes, rice, oatmeal, milk, vegetables in season, flour, sugar, treacle, jam and tea.
What were the positives about Victorian London?
With the birth of the industrial revolution, the creative minds of the era were thinking well outside the box. Many new conveniences and necessities were invented during these years such as the telephone, radio, toilet, train, vacuum cleaner, photography and sewing machines.
What did Victorians do for fun?
Sole Entertainment
Charades, dancing, singing, fireworks and piano sing songs made for a very lively night in the Victorian household. Patriotic songs like 'Rule Britannia' and comical songs like the 'Policeman' were very much enjoyed.
What year is Victorian era?
An Introduction to Victorian England (1837–1901) Queen Victoria ruled Britain for over 60 years. During this long reign, the country acquired unprecedented power and wealth.
What was crime like in Victorian London?
Crime was commonplace, from pickpocketing (as practised by Fagin's boys in Oliver Twist) and house-breaking to violent affray and calculated murder. Vice was easily available from child prostitution to opium dens. Drunkenness was widespread.
What were Victorian roads made of?
The main varieties of carriageway paving considered are water-bound Macadam, tarred Macadam, tar-macadam, stone sett, (Photo 2) wood block and asphalt. Of the documentation available on the paving of roads in London in the nineteenth century, four sources are especially useful.
Why was the Victorian era so weird?
The Victorian Era was a time of change, of innovation, and of really strange social values. ... The Victorian upper-crust liked to pretend they were royalty, and made up all sorts of social rules and became obsessed with subjects you would never expect, mostly because they had nothing better to do with their time.
What were the Victorian punishments?
Hard labour was a common punishment. Many Victorians believed that having to work very hard would prevent criminals committing crime in the future. ... Other forms of punishment included fines, hanging or being sent to join the army.
How old was Queen Victoria when she died?
When did Victoria die? Queen Victoria died at the age of 81 on 22 January 1901 at 6.30 pm. She passed away at Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
