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Widespread poverty, unemployment and a lack of education caused increased crime in London. The Victorian officials launched widespread efforts to cut the crime rate but certain behaviors persisted. Working class people, usually young men committed mainly petty theft. Crimes for young women were often â??victimlessâ?? crimes like prostitution. Soliciting, drunken behavior and domestic violence were not treated as crimes since they often were committed in homes and viewed as domestic problems that should be dealt with by the family, not the police. I
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoProstitution and homosexuality were considered illegal crimes during the Victorian era. Also, stealing and lying to an official was considered an illegal crime during this time period.
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∙ 11y agoCriminals knew they'd get away with it, as the police were so few and so inefficient.
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How do towns grow in Victorian times?
They grew because the standard of living had raised so more children grew up to become workers and build buildings
What is the Victorian idea of Clay Continent reflecting the soul?
The Victorian idea of clay continent is... what you do on earth is how your soul looks and acts. If you are deformed the Victorians believed so was yous soul.
How much was a British Pound worth in Victorian times?
As a 1000 shillings is equivalent to £1 and as 1 shilling was worth roughly £3.82 in Victorian times, 1,000 shillings multiplied by £3.82 = £3,827.50. This is what the British pound was worth in Victorian timesExample:If Mr. Crawford was earning £700 per year, this would be equivalent to Mr. Crawford earning £2,679,250 per year in today's economy. So think again before you read another Jane Austin novel and you think you're earning more than the lead character in the story, cause actually he may be a millionnaire!---How much was a British pound worth in Victorian times?The above calculation is wrong. In the pre-1971 currency LSD (Lirasi shillings and denari) There were 20 shillings to the pound not 1000! Each Shilling was 12 Denari (pence). There were 5 shillings to a Crown.This would make the calculation above 20 shillings x £3.82 = £76.40 (approximatly using the retail price index) during the Victorian period 1836 - 1901If Mr. Crawford was earning £700 per year today he would earn £53480.00If you run this calculation through the website listed below the answer is slightly different by 4 pounds between 1836-1901.---
Why did most aristocratic men go to school in the Victorian era?
cuz they learned about penis and they were gay so they liked it
What jobs did rich Victorian children get when they were older?
Rich Victorian boys went to school and the girls learnt how to be a good wife and lady so that they could carry on the teachings and be good at it in later life
How much would food cost in Victorian times?
a lot depending if you were poor and not so much if you were filthy rich
Why do people turn to crime?
People may turn to crime due to factors such as financial difficulties, lack of opportunities, peer pressure, or growing up in environments where crime is normalized. Other factors like psychological issues, substance abuse, or a desire for quick gains can also contribute to individuals engaging in criminal activities.
Why people making a crime?
Some times when we hit there car they will crime us because they buy with so much money
Why was melodrama so popular in Victorian times?
Because it was cheap and entertaining.
How much would 100 pounds in Victorian times be worth today?
it was worth 10 cents So £1000 would be approximately 100 cents!?
Did thy have butter icing in the Victorian times?
They had white icing on wedding cakes so I suppose so!
Why was cholera so prevalent in Victorian times?
You have to understand how dirty the cities and towns were at this time. People did not have any sort of indoor plumbing and threw the contents of their "chamber pots" into the streets each morning. They had absolutely no idea of how diseases were spread nor did they have any treatments for them. What they had were just superstitions. These are the reasons, why the cholera was so much prevalent in Victorian times.
What more than double in Victorian times?
you looked here so you are a fairy way
15 shillings worth in Victorian times?
"Victorian times" covered the period 1937 to 1901, so we will pick 1850. 15 Shillings GBP in 1850 had the purchasing power of about £57.40 GBP today.
Why did the pantomime become so popular in the Victorian times?
because they only watched pantos in winter
What weather is it in victorian times?
Weather is weather ! They had the same seasons as we do, so go figure it for yourself.
What did people wear in Victorian workhouses?
In the Victorian workhouse times the poor people had to wear a uniform so the outside knew they were poor and knew they were from the workhouse.
