The Vile Victorians By Chelsea Loppas

Who were the Victorians and when did they live? The Victorian age in British History is named after Queen Victoria, who was Britain's queen from 1837 until 1901. The Victorians lived over 150 years ago during the reign of Queen Victoria.

What was life like for a poor child in the 1840s? Many poor children lived in a tiny cottage or in city slums. There was no money for toys, nowhere to play except alleys and yards. Many children had to work while others were too sick and hungry o play. Yet most poor children still managed to make some fun. They played with whatever they could find.

What was life like for a poor child in the 1840s? Perhaps dancing to the music of a hurdy-gurdy man, paddling in a stream, or climbing trees and lampposts. Poor children looked thin and hungry, wore ragged shoes. Poor children had to work, they were lucky if they went to school!

What was wrong with the working conditions for children during the Victorian times? Children worked very long hours with little breaks and no fresh air. They often worked in very dangerous conditions resulting in injuries or even death. Very young children were expected to work There was no education for the poor, so it was very unlikely they could get better paid jobs when they were older. Children were paid very little because they were younger

What was life like for a Victorian child in the 19th century? Children had an unhappy childhood. They worked hard to satisfy the needs of their parents because families were very poor and they didn't have enough money, so children worked. They underwent very difficult conditions of employment. Days were long for them : eight or twelve hours a day, six days a week