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if anyone could answer this question i would be very grateful as i am struggling to find information to improve my coursework for a Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde essay and need to know some background information on the crime in Victorian society.
many thanks Georgia ...
im doing the same thing and i found out that it was mainly stealing & prostitution
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prostitution was rife, as the Victorians were extremely prudish, and even the word 'leg' was seen as rude. On the surface, Victorians were clean and polite, yet under the surface the dark truth looms. there were more prostitutes than ever before, and men of the upper class were visiting them whenever they could. Jack the ripper came from Victorian times also.
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this is a very good explanation!
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Did children get hung in Victorian times?
no they got worse punishments hahaha
How effective was policing in late Victorian Britain?
Very effective in crime detection although they could have improved in their crime prevention but this is due to the lack of technology and knowledge at this early stage in the development of Britain.
Do you need Victorian skirting boards for a Victorian house?
If not Victorian, then Victorian design (If you want to keep the house in period).
What are facts about victorian towns?
Smelly, dirty, run-down, terrible architecture, loud, too many drunks/winos, poor economy, high unemployment, overgrown by weeds, and lots of crime.
What were Victorian School lunches like?
lunch for a victorian
What was Victorian crime and punishment?
they got hanged
What was the crime and punishment like in Victorian times?
horrible
Where Can you find out about Victorian crime and criminals on the Internet?
I went to www.google.com and searched for Victorian Crime and Victoriam Criminals. It had some stuff listed. If you know what or who you're searching for (like Jack the Ripper) you can find lots of information.
Did children get hung in Victorian times?
no they got worse punishments hahaha
How effective was policing in late Victorian Britain?
Very effective in crime detection although they could have improved in their crime prevention but this is due to the lack of technology and knowledge at this early stage in the development of Britain.
What has the author Adrian Gray written?
Adrian Gray has written: 'Crime and Criminals in Victorian Lincolnshire' 'Tales of Old Lincolnshire' -- subject(s): Tales 'The London, Chatham & Dover Railway' -- subject(s): London, Chatham & Dover Railway 'Hidden Lincolnshire' 'Tales of Old Essex (County Tales)' 'The prostitute' 'Isle of Grain railways' -- subject(s): Railroads 'Crime and Criminals in Victorian Essex'
Do you need Victorian skirting boards for a Victorian house?
If not Victorian, then Victorian design (If you want to keep the house in period).
Can you give me a long list of Victorian desserts?
A list of Victorian desserts includes A list of Victorian desserts Includes Victorian Applesauce Cake, Victorian Benne Seed Cookies, Victorian Cucumber Sandwichvictorian Apricot Sherbet, And Victorian Cranberry Muffins.
Are saints Victorian?
There are some Victorian era saints but not all saints are Victorian.
Who invented the Victorian workhouses?
victorian
Why was there so much crime in Victorian times?
Widespread poverty, unemployment and a lack of education caused increased crime in London. The Victorian officials launched widespread efforts to cut the crime rate but certain behaviors persisted. Working class people, usually young men committed mainly petty theft. Crimes for young women were often â??victimlessâ?? crimes like prostitution. Soliciting, drunken behavior and domestic violence were not treated as crimes since they often were committed in homes and viewed as domestic problems that should be dealt with by the family, not the police. I
Where are the Victorian crossroads on vfk?
The Victorian Crossroads are in the Victorian Age, at the Corner of Balta St.
