London Labor and London Poor of 1850-1852

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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Date Event Created by Associated Places
Summer 1832

Reform Act of 1832

An 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 1870

The British acknowledge and codifies the crown's responsibility for elementary schools. The beginning of the provision of universal education. 

Madison Beckstrand