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A treadmill is a big wheel (like a hamster wheel) that prisoners turned by walking inside it. The power from the wheel was used to drive machinery in a factory (a mill).

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What was the treadmill in Victorian England?

A cruel punishment for prisoners. and prisoners had to walk around in cycles soz about the spelling


Capital punishment in Victorian times?

Capital punishment in Victorian times was harsh. The era still had hangings but by the time the era was in full swing more transportation to the colonies were carried out as corporal punishments.


What was the punishment for homosexuality during the Victorian era?

Oscar Wilde was jailed for being a homosexual.


Did all Victorian schools do the cane?

Certainly all Victorian schools had corporal punishment, but the cane did not come into vogue as the favourite implement until the later Victorian period from about 1870 onwards. During the early Victorian era, 1837 - 1870 the birch was the favoured implement, especially at the great public and boarding schools. By the end of the Victorian era, in the early 1900s, the birch had largely fallen into disuse, and the cane reigned supreme as the implement for corporal punishment in virtually all schools.


Did the Victorians get whipped?

Yes, during the Victorian era, whipping was a common form of punishment for various crimes, particularly for those deemed to be morally or socially unacceptable. This punishment was often applied to children, the poor, and those in the penal system. Additionally, corporal punishment in schools and homes was prevalent, reflecting Victorian attitudes towards discipline and morality. However, such practices eventually fell out of favor as societal views on punishment and human rights evolved.

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What is the difference in walking on a treadmill and walking on a hard surface?

You move forward when walking on a surface, and on a treadmill you stand still.


What is the difference of nature walking and treadmill walking?

treadmill walking is at a steady incline, while nature-walking (or hiking) is at varying inclinations and terrain.


Can I purchase a walking treadmill at Wal-Mart?

Yes, you can purchase many walking treadmills at Wal-Mart. They have a big variety of treadmills you can choose from. One treadmill you can buy is the Exerpeutic 350 Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill. Another walking treadmill that you can buy at Wal-Mart is the Exerpeutic 440XL Fitness Walking Electric Treadmill.


What happened if you refused a Victorian treadmill?

They gave it to someone else.


Why does the treadmill stop while walking?

The treadmill may stop while walking due to issues with the power source, the safety key being dislodged, or a malfunction in the treadmill's motor or belt.


What was the treadmill in Victorian England?

A cruel punishment for prisoners. and prisoners had to walk around in cycles soz about the spelling


How do you spell treadmill?

That is the correct spelling of the compound noun "treadmill" (stationary walking device).


What was punishment in Victorian boarding schools?

THE CANE!


What was Victorian crime and punishment?

they got hanged


When was corporal punishment banned in Victorian schools?

Corporal punishment remained legal in UK schools throughout the Victorian era. It was therefore not banned during the Victorian period. It was not banned until 1987.


Can you tone your bum and thighs just from walking on a treadmill?

Yes you can !


What was the crime and punishment like in Victorian times?

horrible