The hansom cab is one of the most striking images of the Victorian city, but it was not the only type of cab to be found. Much of the work was done by the 'growler', a four-wheeled cab that rattled th
In 1851 an event was organized in London that changed the world: The Great Exhibition. It was a spectacular showcase of technology, manufacture and design from all over the world. In just a few months
In 1851 there were over one million servants in Britain. This work covers a range of domestic service in the nineteenth century, describing the work and conditions of servants and giving an insight in
