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How did people live in the great Imperial City? 1837-1901 was a period of radical change: suburbs, industry, commerce, speed, immigration and new lifestyles. Despite the emergence of a solid middle class, there were appalling divisions in the class structure. But so outstanding was progress that much of Victorian achievement remains the infrastructure of London today.
FIRES, PLOTS, DEMOSTRATIONS, DISASTERS & CRIME - LECTURE
Social instability in Victorian London was a regular experience ranging from the Chartist demonstrations and âBloody Sundayâ at Trafalgar Square to many strikes
e.g. the dockers and the match girls. Major fires destroyed the Houses of Parliament and the Armoury at the Tower, while republican Irish resorted to bombing and assassination. Hundreds were drowned in the sinking of the âPrincess Aliceâ and the new Metropolitan Police and Fire Brigade faced continuous challenges.
Speaker(s): |
Mr Geoffrey Toms | talks |
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Date and Time: |
1 February 2012 at 10:45 am |
Duration: | Half Day |
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Venue: |
The Course |
Organised by: |
THE COURSE |
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Tickets: |
£40.00 |
Available from: |
info@thecoursestudies.co.uk |
Additional Information: |
visit www.thecoursestudies.co.uk |
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