Filth and Fever in Victorian England - British Library Sources

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British Library

Subject:

Arts, Humanities

Institution Name:

British Library

Collection:

British Library

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

In the first half of the nineteenth century, poor sanitation and health care and inappropriate living conditions meant that the life expectancy of Britain's population was low and three in twenty babies died before their first birthday. Campaigners around the country sought legislation that would save thousands of lives every year. This resource allows you to explore a range of sources from this campaign - from cartoons published in Punch magazine to statistical data gathered by the very first health inspectors. Detailed information about each source is available, as are biographies of the campaign's key figures and a timeline and glossary.

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English

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Activities and Labs, Other

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Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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The British Library Board