'A Poor Existence' - Victorian Street Life

Graham Harrison

Organisation:
Sun Jester
Region:
England
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £75 plus travel @ 35p per mile up to 30 miles from Aylesbury
Category:
History
Updated:
16th February 2020
Tagged:
Victorian | History | Poverty | London

All Sun Jester's talks and entertainments aim to enlighten, divert and amuse audiences of all sizes and ages.

In the mid-19th century, many of London’s poorest inhabitants earned their living on the streets of the capital, by legal and sometimes not-so-legal means. From Crossing Sweepers to Costermongers, we introduce some of the more colourful characters of Victorian London, many of whom may have inspired the stories of Dickens.

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About Graham Harrison

Sun Jester is a family business that offer a range of informal talks and entertainments for groups of all interests including after dinner entertainments. With a usual duration of 45–60 minutes, they can be adapted to suit requirements.

We have been working in the field of Heritage Education for over 25 years.

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