Victorian Values - Diversity
Rich and Poor in Victorian Sheffield
Victorian Sheffield was a town with huge contrasts between the lives of the rich and the poor. But the rich could not exist without the poor: it was the poor people who worked in the factories that brought wealth to the rich factory owners; it was the poor who worked as servants in the houses and gardens of the rich and middle-class providing them with leisure time; and it was the poor who received the kindness and help of well-meaning people from the rich and middle-classes.
Working-class communities were often close-knit, offering support and help to members. People took pride in keeping their houses and families clean, even in difficult circumstances. You'll find some examples in the top two images on this page, of the poorer areas in Sheffield. But it is very different from life in the bottom image of Endcliffe Hall. Look at the
Census returns
(see download links below) to find out who lived and worked there.
Download the PDF maps of Scotland Street and Endcliffe (links below) to compare the number and size of houses in two different areas.
Do the houses in Scotland Street have gardens?
How wide are the streets?
Are there any factories in Endcliffe?
There are other activities relating to Rich and Poor - see download link below.
There are other activities relating to Rich and Poor - see download link below.
This is a map reference to Endcliffe in Sheffield»
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