The Upper and upper middle class Victorians did not work; they would inherit their money from relatives. If they did have occupations it would be that of business or land owner (ei. an owner of a cotton mill). They would enjoy lavish parties, music and food would be their main enjoyment. Would have a great number of servants. Upstairs maids, parlor maids, ladies maids, valets, butler, coach drivers, groundskeepers, gardeners, cooks, housekeeper, governess and nurse (if they had children). Approx annual income £5000 to 30,000
There were also middle and lower middle class families, these were Doctors, lawyers. They would enjoy some of the same things as the upper class but not to such an extent and would not be involved in as many parties and circles. Would not have as many servants; a cook, house keeper.
Approx annual income £100-1000
The Lower class which was a focal point of Charles Dickens who were hard labour workers, factory hands etc. They either did not have any servants or were servants themselves. Approx income 3s 6d /week.
Victorian rich families had access to luxurious homes, fine clothing, quality education, and servants to assist with household tasks. They were able to participate in social events and leisure activities. In contrast, poor Victorian families lived in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions, struggled to afford basic necessities, and often had to work long hours in low-paying jobs to make ends meet. They had limited opportunities for education and social mobility.
Samuel de Champlain was born into a middle-class family in France. They were not wealthy, but they were not poor either. His family owned a small ship-chandling business in Brouage, France.
Rich Victorian children did not typically work in paid employment. They were often educated at home or in private schools and focused on developing social skills and pursuing leisure activities. Working-class children in the Victorian era, however, often had to work in factories, mines, or as domestic servants to help support their families.
In 1912, the differences between the poor and the rich were stark. The rich had access to better education, healthcare, and living conditions, while the poor often struggled with low wages, limited access to resources, and poor living conditions. Social divides were prominent, with the wealthy enjoying more opportunities and privileges than the poor.
The responsibilities of the rich to the poor include contributing to social welfare programs, supporting charitable causes, and advocating for policies that promote economic equality and opportunity. It is also important for the wealthy to acknowledge their privilege and work towards reducing systemic inequalities that perpetuate poverty.
In 1920, the treatment of the poor by the rich varied greatly depending on individual beliefs and societal norms. Some rich individuals and organizations may have shown kindness and offered support to the poor through philanthropy and charity work, while others may have perpetuated social inequalities by exploiting or neglecting the poor. The overall relationship between the rich and the poor in 1920 would have been influenced by historical, cultural, and economic factors of that time.
a poor persons house is shared by many families but a rich persons house is a huge building made for one big family and looks very posh
yes it is used by rich and poor children from the Victorian times
What did rich Victorian families eat for dinner and for special functions?
poor
Rich Victorian children often had an opportunity not afforded to poor children. They often received an education while poor children worked in the factories.
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A diabolo was generally used by rich Victorian children because they had access to toys available in shops.
Children in the Victorian times were most often happy with what they had because they had no comparison. They lived in homes with their families when they were wealthy or in crowded rooming houses if they were not as wealthy. They often had to work with their families in order to make ends meet.
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In big houses, sometimes called mansions.
they had to go to school or they went to work to sweep chimnys
The same way that people are rich today. either by sheer hard work, or inherited.