In the mid-1800s, Southampton experienced great expansion; in fact, this time arguably marks the beginning of the development of modern Southampton. Railways and ship docks began to flourish in the area, bringing wealth and travelers to the area. The Southampton Dock Company was founded in 1836 and railways from London arrived around the same time. The shipping and transportation industry contributed to the expansion of Southampton.
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Liverpool was an important part of the book. It was where Will was located, who was of course important for Jem's trial as he could advocate for him. Mary Barton would of course travel to this land and would first think that she missed Will but in the end, she ended up finding him and he would go to the Trial and clear the name of Jem. "The early trains for Liverpool, on Monday morning, were crowded by attorneys, attorneys' clerks, plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses, all going to the Assizes" (pg. 355).
After everything is said and done, Jem and Mary marry and move to Toronto so he can get a new job free of the taint of murder charges. Their family is happy in Toronto; they have a son named Jonnie and the household is harmonious (482).
