Question

Explain the lifestyle of workers of mid 19 century in Britain

Answer 1

1.The lifestyle of the workers in the mid 19th century in Britain was miserable. They lead a life of acute poverty as the wages given to them were too low.
2.Most of the workers were employed on seasonal basis and there was no job security.
3.There was no proper housing facilities provided to the workers by the employers. They lived in slums under unhygienic conditions and became victims of serious health diseases.Many became street dwellers as well.
4.The workers resided in one room houses which were poorly ventilated and had no arrangement for sanitation.
5.The poor living conditions of the workers had forced them to adopt illegal and unsocial activities.