Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England

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In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity. Even though it was one of the richest countries, many neighborhoods, especially in London, were very poor. Around 35 percent of Londoners lived in poverty by the end of the 1800s. When Henry Mayhew, a social reformer, […]