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News of the Times Episode 34v | 1808-1896
Children Death Challenges in Regency and Victorian England
In this episode we look at the many challenges facing children in Regency and Victorian England through newspaper articles of the day.
These challenges included
being atacked by rats,
being poisoned by parents to avoid a life of misery,
being abndonned on the streets as unwanted,
being insured in order to pay the rent.
All whilst trying to survive murderous nannies!
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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