Harley Street is where Margaret lives in the beginning of the novel. Due to the circumstances to Margaret's father surrounding his change in faith they are forced to move away from Harley Steet Margaret's mother expresses concern by stating, "how will Margaret bear our make-shift poverty after the thorough comfort and luxury in Harley Street,".

South Hampton is home. This location is incredibly important to this novel because it represents their old life. The life of peace, serenity and nature, as well as the morals that Margaret’s family have come to adopt. Margaret tries not to act sad for leaving this place but is clear sad at leaving her home.

This settlement became British Army Barracks in 1841. The British had taken over Jamaica and stationed troops in the lowlands of the Blue Mountains. The man given the task to build and run the station was Major General Sir William Maynard Gomm who was Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica at the time. The British stayed in Newcastle until the Second World War.

California became a state in America in 1850 following the influx of people in the land due to the gold rush. California entered into the States as a free state. Although many did not find gold, California became well known for its agriculture and economic opportunities for working families. Mary Seacole did not live in California but she ran a store that replenished men coming to and from the state.