A Dictionary of Victorian London

A Dictionary of Victorian London
Author: Lee Jackson
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1843312301

A wonderful A–Z of the fascinating world of Victorian London, full of amazing facts and curious humour.

A Dictionary of Victorian London

A Dictionary of Victorian London
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: London (England)
ISBN:

From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, this title presents a fascinating look into everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London.

Victorian London

Victorian London
Author: Lee Jackson
Publisher: New Holland Publishers Uk Limited
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

When Queen Victoria was in power, it was a period of massive development in London. Much of contemporary London owes a great deal to its Victorian heritage and influence. From the cultural highs of museums and theaters to the perennially popular pubs and markets, the influence of the Victorians is evident in many commonplace London scenes. Victorian London is a guide to the London of this period, and the glorious evidence that remains in London's landscape and today's society. Author Lee Jackson is an entertaining guide who relates his detailed knowledge of many aspects of the social history of the period: architecture, popular culture, education, crime and punishment, food and drink, shopping and transport. Superb photographs illustrate this celebration of Victorian history and architecture. This book is ideal for residents and visitors alike.

Victorian London

Victorian London
Author: Liza Picard
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2006-03-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0312325673

But there was also appalling poverty and exploitation, exposed by Henry Mayhew and others. For the laboring classes, pay was pitifully low, the hours long, and job security nonexistent.

Victorian London Slums Seven Dials

Victorian London Slums Seven Dials
Author: Terry Trainor
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 1471696685

The Seven Dials refers to the layout of the cobbled streets in this London 'village,' which includes Monmouth Street, Earlham Street and Mercer Street. The seven streets radiate out from the central sundial Looking closely you'll see the dial only has only six faces; this is due to an earlier urban planning drawn up by Thomas Neale in the 17th century who devised the characteristic seven dials street layout to maximize the number of houses that could be built on the site so maximizing his profit.

Memories of Victorian London

Memories of Victorian London
Author: Lucy Bethia 1845-1915 Walford
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019749111

This book is a fascinating memoir of Victorian London by a woman who experienced it firsthand. It offers a vivid portrait of the city's streets, buildings, and people, and captures the social and cultural dynamics that shaped life in the capital. The book is a delightful blend of personal anecdotes, historical insights, and artistic sketches, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the Victorian era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Our House and London out of Our Windows

Our House and London out of Our Windows
Author: Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-12-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

"Our House and London out of Our Windows" by Elizabeth Robins Pennell offers a delightful and insightful portrayal of life in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pennell's keen observations and engaging narratives provide a glimpse into the daily experiences and social fabric of the city. As an American expatriate living in London, Pennell's perspective is both intimate and fresh, making this memoir an evocative and memorable read for those curious about the dynamic metropolis and its inhabitants during a transformative era.

Victorian London Revealed

Victorian London Revealed
Author: Eric De Mare
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2001
Genre: Art
ISBN:

In 1872 Gustave Dore published London: A Pilgrimage, in which he captured, often from memory, the life of the world's greatest city. His London was a city of contrasts: of light and shadow, a vital, bustling metropolis which encompassed the fashionable Ladies' Mile in Hyde Park and the appalling poverty of the East End rookeries.