they did rat catching chimney sweeping, worked in factories coal mines , street sellers and cleaned the drains for old people .
Street children in Victorian times often begged for money or food, scavenged for scraps, and may have resorted to stealing to survive. They were often without proper shelter or adult supervision, making them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Some street children found refuge in charitable organizations or institutions established to provide them with food, shelter, and education.
Chimney sweeps in Victorian times were often children and were paid very little, sometimes just a few pennies for a day's work. The work was dangerous and they were often mistreated and exploited by their employers.
Chimney sweepers in the Victorian times were typically children who were paid very little, often just a few pennies per job. They worked in dangerous and unhealthy conditions, climbing up chimneys to clean them. This practice was eventually outlawed due to concerns for child welfare.
One key figure who improved the lives of poor Victorian children was Dr. Thomas Barnardo. He established the charity Dr. Barnardo's, which provided shelter, education, and opportunities for disadvantaged children. Barnardo's work helped to address issues of child poverty and exploitation during the Victorian era.
A Victorian street sweeper would typically wear a heavy and dark-colored outfit consisting of a long coat, trousers, boots, and a hat for protection from dirt and debris while working. They may also have worn gloves to shield their hands during their street sweeping duties.
Yes, wealthy families in the Victorian Era often employed servants who would assist with housekeeping, cooking, and childcare. Children from affluent families would have servants to attend to their needs and care for them.
As best they could Begging stealing and doing odd jobs and manydisagreeable things for money and food.
lord shaftesbury
The slums
They were rich and they were childeren
yes they did
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no
Victorian street cleaners oftenly slept in rough dark allyways and harsh farms.
yes it is used by rich and poor children from the Victorian times
The poor children in Victorian times did not have many types of food to eat. They mostly age stale bread, potato peelings, and scraps.
eggs,potatos and more.
they used there fingers