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Victorians Rich and Poor: Victorians were some times poor, but lots were filthy rich! The nobles, royals and business owners were the rich ones. Poor people were forced to live on the streets and live of scraps. During Queen Victoria's time as queen lots of rules were introduced. For instance poor children were sent to school. Although they weren't in a good condition the could get education. |
Housing for the rich: they lived in cities like London mostly. They had stained windows, lots of rooms like a drawing room, daytime nursery and a dinning room! The poor were hired as servants so they could Get money for food and means of heat. |
Housing for the poor: In industrial cities, a rising population meant many of the poorly built tentements, were overcrowded, filthy and located next to smelly factories. Countryside workers often bore a little better. Although their roofs let the rain in! |
Middle class professionals such as doctor and lawyers lived in smaller houses. Although they would have Employed servants aswell. Usually girls around the age of twelve. They lived in the suburbs outside cities. |
Past times for the rich: The problem in Victorian times was how they filled there day. Wealthy men might have had a seat in parliament but often lived of rent from their houses. Women just played piano or visited other riches! |
Past times for the poor: The poor had very little spare time, or money. In fact children worked from a very young age! For many people, their source of entertainment was at public houses. They enjoyed going to Epping when the 'bank holiday' |
