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Philanthropists of 19th Century Britain

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

In 1840, the British Parliament was presented with a shocking document that revealed the appalling conditions endured by women and children working in the coal mines more...

The English Aristocracy in the 18th Century

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth more...

The Murder of Captain James Cook, 1779

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

Although it may sound a contradiction in terms, killing a god for the benefit of a community was not uncommon in the Pacific Islands during the 18th century more...

Charles Dickens and the Metropolitan Police

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

When the Metropolitan Police Force, founded by Sir Robert Peel, started work in London, England, in 1829, there was plenty of crime to investigate and criminals to catch more...

Mental Illness in the Victorian Era

By: Beth Ellen

The Victorian Era (1837-1901) was a time of change. One important change was in the treatment of mental illness. more...

Victorian Child Labour

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

In Victorian England many children as young as five began working in the most appalling conditions imaginable. more...

The Bloody Code and The English Legal System

By: Brenda Ralph Lewis

The French Revolution of 1789 cast a long shadow over the English legal system, raising fears that its influence might give the populace subversive ideas. more...

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