The cities struggled to supply enough water to meet the needs of its population, and few citizens were connected to a supply of piped water before 1880, with the suburbs and country areas waiting until the 20th century. So how did people manage, for drinking water, cooking, washing (dishes, clothes, houses and themselves)? This talk covers the logistics of acquiring water for these basic functions, some of the ingenious ways of re-using precious water, how waste was disposed of, and the various ways the Victorian householder used to keep disease at bay.
Views: 880 | Enquiries: 3Anne, The Bustle Lady, covers the period 1875 to 1888 - the era when the Bustle Dress was the height of fashion, but also the most interesting period of Victorian history. Anne covers a wide range of aspects of social history, Sheffield history, and the district of Crookes in particular. History talks can be delivered in full authentic bustle dress costume, with accessories and using genuine antique artefacts to illustrate the talk.
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