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Violence Against Women in Victorian London

Violence Against Women in Victorian London

FromDan Snow's History Hit


Violence Against Women in Victorian London

FromDan Snow's History Hit

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the 1880s and 1890s Whitechapel, in London, become notorious for its violence especially towards women but what lessons can be drawn from this period for today? In this thought-provoking episode, Dan is joined by Dr Julia Laite for a walk around Whitechapel to explore some of the locations where these terrible crimes took place and the stories of the women involved. Julia shares her thoughts on why women at the time were so vulnerable to violent crime and how things have changed since the late Victorian period.
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Released:
Apr 3, 2021
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History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.