London in the nineteenth century / by Sir Walter Besant.

  • Walter Besant
Date:
1909
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Credit: London in the nineteenth century / by Sir Walter Besant. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Bermondsey. It is impossible to estimate the number of residents in these “model lodging-houses ” ; there must be tens of thousands. In imitation of these workmen’s dwelling-houses, there are springing up all over London “ mansions ” of residential chambers or flats. Some of them offer QUEEN VICTORIA IN 1842 From The Illustrated London News. the humble accommodation of four or five small rooms at a low rental; others are palatial, with large rooms magnificently fitted and decorated. Obviously this mode of living offers many advantages, such as cheapness in rent and servants, and a central position at a reasonable rate. At the same time most of these flats are small and confined, one cannot get out from them except into the street, most of them are noisy, and, in fact, there will always be many who will prefer the quiet of a separate
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