The Victorian Era

The Victorian Era was called so simply because it was during the reign of Queen Victoria of England. The era was characterized as a long period of peace and prosperity known as the Pax Britannica. Although it was a period of peace, it was temporarily interrupted by the Crimean War, when Britain was constantly at war. Victoria was on throne for approximately 63 years and 216 days. This reign made the record of Britain's longest history.

Life in the Victorian Era was very tough, depending on what you do for a living. The people were basically separated in two groups, the rich and the poor. The poor were always having ill treatment, from others who thought they were better than them. Their education was affected as well. There are young boys known as 'charity boys' whose education is paid by some charity churches who consider themselves better than those who have no education whatsoever. Them thinking so makes them give non-educational people some ill-treatment. The poor always have to earn their own living, so children as young as age five have to work. This is a very tough lifestyle for all of them. Their clothing is normally always too big, as they wear whatever they can find. Those who work in the workhouse normally have a menu of "an unlimited supply of water and a periodic supply of oatmeal. Onion twice a week and half a roll on Saturdays."

Although the Victorian era was mostly very peaceful, a lot of people struggled to survive. Ill-treated young have to fend for themselves, as no one would come to their rescue. This information might be relevant if you are planning to read the famous novel Oliver Twist. This is because the setting of the story takes place in the Victorian Era.