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A cross-sweeper's job was to clear the streets of horse manure for people who were wealthy enough to pay a street urchin to clear a foot path or road for them.
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What could one pound buy in the Victorian times?
in the Victorian times one pound would buy a courgette
Would were five shillings worth in Victorian times?
A house-maid's wages for a week [but she would also be fed and housed], or about 8 gallons of beer [if you wanted to damage your liver].
What would Five Shillings be worth in Victorian times?
"Victorian times" covers the period from 1837 to 1901 inclusive. Five Shillings GBP in 1850 had the purchasing power of about £19.15 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
Would poor Victorian children wear shoes?
sometimes... usually poor Victorian families would have ONE pair of shoes which the whole family would wear E.G. they would take it in turns. If they did have a pair of their own shoes they would most probably home made.
Many Victorian writers hoped that their work would what?
Raise doubts about materialism.
What does a Victorian chimney sweeper look like?
A Victorian chimney sweeper would typically be a young boy, often wearing ragged clothing and a flat cap. They would have soot-covered skin and hair from their work in cleaning chimneys. It was a dangerous and often exploitative job, mainly taken on by children due to their small size.
What did a Victorian street sweeper wear?
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.
What could one pound buy in the Victorian times?
in the Victorian times one pound would buy a courgette
How much would a vacuum cost in Victorian times?
600000000
How much would a house cost in Victorian times?
about £9,999,99
What would you have got hung for in Victorian times?
muder, hytrisen
How do you get rid of spy sweeper?
The same way you would get rid of spy sweeper
What did Victorian shool children eat?
i don't know because i wasnt born in Victorian times. god get it right would you!!
What did queens eat at banquets in the Victorian times?
The queens would eat very fancy foods during the banquets in the Victorian times. These foods would often consist of many courses including dessert.
How were rich children educated in Victorian times?
It would depend largely, on which country you were in
What do stable boys eat in Victorian times?
He would care for horse/horses
How much would a nursery nurse get paid in Victorian times?
15 pound
