London Labor and London Poor of 1850-1852
Created by Madison Beckstrand on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:33
A weekly periodical publishing the work, salary, and experiences of the poor people also known as 'street folks' of London. The stories focused on the fruit and vegetables of street stalls, scavengers, the exhibition of peepshows and live animals, and hawking fake news. The editor, author, and compiler of London Labor was Henry Mayhew. Though the publication only lasted 14 months it is tied to Mayhew's successes despite his personal biases and occasional disgust with those he interviewed.
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Summer 1832 |
Reform Act of 1832An act meant to take effectual measures for correcting divers Abuses that have long prevailed in the choice of members to serve in the commons house of parliament. Also opening the door for abolitionists and dissenters to the idea of slavery and child labor. |
Madison Beckstrand | ||
circa. The middle of the month Summer 1870 |
Education Act of 1870The British acknowledge and codifies the crown's responsibility for elementary schools. The beginning of the provision of universal education. |
Madison Beckstrand |