From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, \'A Dictionary of Victorian London\' is a fascinating expos of everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London.
Compiling authentic nineteenth-century voices from a multitude of sources, including advertisements, diaries, court cases, journalism and guidebooks, Lee Jackson paints a unique picture of life in a vibrant and diverse city in an alphabetical guide that ranges from A for Advertising Vans ("devoted to.
From slums to suburbs, freak-shows to fast food, prisons to pornography, \'A Dictionary of Victorian London\' is a fascinating expos of everyday life in the Great Metropolis of Victorian London