By the 1840s prison conditions were rapidly improving in Britain. Until the early 1820s conditions in prisons were often grim, though they varied a lot from one prison to another.
Ggghhh
the settlement of medieval London was awful they not clean they are dirty they chuck poo and wee out the window they were over crowded they even wash their clothes in the river. that was their settlement
The biggest reformer was Dorothea Dix. She traveled around the world to improve the conditions of the mentally ill and the prisons at which they were held like caged animals.
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In a Puritan prison one was not allowed to wear clothes, and not given food. Prisoners were forced to live upon the donations of the jailers.
By the 1840s prison conditions were rapidly improving in Britain. Until the early 1820s conditions in prisons were often grim, though they varied a lot from one prison to another.
The London Dungeon is a tourist attraction situated in vaults under London Bridge station. It is designed to look like a medieval prison.
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prison conditions were very harsh for prisoners .
One word, HARD!
In the 1840s, shops in London were diverse and bustling, reflecting the city's growing population and economy. Many shops were small, family-run businesses, often specializing in goods like textiles, food, and household items. The rise of department stores was just beginning, but traditional markets and street vendors remained vital for daily shopping. The shopping experience was characterized by personal interaction, with shopkeepers often knowing their customers by name and providing tailored service.
Absolutely dreadful. Also gin-soaked.
There were steamboats, carriages, trains, and horses.
there was no cars in 1840 there was carts thou
it was all dirty it was all dirty it was all dirty
for many abysmal due to the over crowding, lack of money to rent .
Yes-It's called Lurigancho and because there are too many prisoners versus guards, they have to elect prisoners that run the show. The conditions are terrible.