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| What was the population of Whitechapel in the late 19th century and how many were homeless? | Approximately 30,000 with 1,000 homeless |
| What was the pollution level like in Whitechapel and London? | It was a very polluted industrial city and prevailing winds from the west carried smoke and gas fumes into the East End. At times it was hard to see your hand in front of your face. |
| What was the sanitation like in Whitechapel? | It was very poor. There was little healthy drinking water and many sewers ran into the streets. |
| What was the majority of housing in Whitechapel like? | Situated in overcrowded slum areas or "rookeries" containing dirt, disease and crime. Houses were divided into several apartments but there could be up to 30 people in just one apartment |
| What did the 1881 census show about Whitechapel and it's over populated district? How did it compare to other districts, eg: Westminster? | The population was 30,709 with only 4,069 occupied houses. In Westminster a wealthy family of 4 with 8 servants lived in one house, however in Whitechapel, 2 adults and 8 teenagers were sharing one small house. |
| What was one way that provided accommodation for the poor? | Lodging houses. They only offered a bed, sometimes less, in awful conditions. Some had 3-8 hour sleeping shifts so that more people could use them |
| What problems did the lodging houses bring? | In the summer, it was very hot, there was an awful smell as well as the presence of rats |
| Approximately how many lodging houses were there at this time? | Around 200, where more than 8,000 people (1/4 of population) lived |
| What was introduced to try and help the slum clearances? | The Peabody Estate. It included 11 new blocks of flats, paid for by George Peabody (wealthy American). Opened in 1881 providing 286 flats. Started at a reasonable price (three shillings for a 1 room flat) |
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