In 19th-century London, finding a decent place to live was ... Wilson put forth his plan in the early 1830s. Sign up for Chip Chick's newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox.
An engraving depicting the interior of a Dorchester labourer's cottage in the early 19th century. Poor living conditions caused numerous health issues. London's unsanitary conditions depicted in ...
artifacts and other unique historical objects connected to the 19th-century author. Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images In 1925, Charles Dickens’ home in London was saved from demolition.