Tag: Surviving poverty in Victorian Britain

  • Escaping the Victorian Workhouse: Real Stories of Triumph and Survival

    Escaping the Victorian Workhouse: Real Stories of Triumph and Survival

    Introduction The Victorian era in Britain was marked by a stark divide between the privileged and the impoverished, where economic hardship often led to the dreaded workhouse. These institutions, designed to provide a safety net for the destitute, were often perceived as places of desperation and despair. In this article, we journey into the lives…