Victorian London Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Overpopulation led to…
A
- Overcrowding
- Poor living conditions
- Poor sanitation and lack of healthcare
2
Q
Common diseases
A
- Cholera
- Typhoid
- Smallpox
- Influenza
3
Q
Water pollution problems as…
A
raw sewage dumped straight into Thame
4
Q
Average life expectancy of Londoner
A
37 years old mid 19th century
5
Q
London perceived to be dangerous with bad reputation Because of…
A
Petty crime, high levels of prostitution, drunkness (‘cheap London gin’)
6
Q
Solutions
(3)
A
- 1829: Metropolitan Police established to deal with criminal activity
- 1870: Construction of proper sewage system
- London West End improved with building of Piccadilly Circus + Regents Street
