Education in 19th Century

During 1800s there were dame schools and churches that provided educations for poor children. Teachers were womens and they taught reading wirting and arithmatic. States did not care about childrens education until 1870 where the government came up with Forrester Education Act which have said shcool should provided for all the children. Some kids had to pay to go the school unless u were poor you didnt have to pay any.
They taught diffrent things by the class u are from: Kids that are from upper class families were taught by governess and middle calss kids were taught grammars and for the girls sewing and music in school. And the Lowest class children lessons in school was horrible and they were humiliated by wearing a cap that said "dunce" on it.
http://www.localhistories.org/19thcent.html
By Will Choi

Science in 19th century

Amazing theories and discoveries were made during 19th century by the scientists in europe. Popular and famous scientist such as: Charles Darwin who hvae discovered an idea of evolution; Louis Pasteur who have discovered a vaccine against rabies in clusding assymetry of cryastal; Thomas Alva Edison who created a lightbulb. And there are more scientist to list but as you can see 19th century was the time where all the greatest the disocveries of mankind happened.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century
By Will Choi

Life in Britain was very hard for some, because the way that it worked then was it divided people into two social classes. Poor, and wealthy.
Now, the poor were often working as fish merchants or fruit sellers or bread sellers. Sometimes they even found flowers to sell, but of course that did not make great business. The poor usually lived in the farmhouses and tiny, apartment-like homes, and the most poor of them on the city streets.
The wealthy lived in noble homes. Many wealthy people owned other homes that commoners paid them to keep. They called this the rent. The landowners were very strict about how they wanted the house kept, so the commoners didn't have so much freedom as to keep a pet there, much like today. The wealthy also in a way, discriminated the commoners, by not giving them rights, not listening to them, and the most rude one of all was this: When a wealthy noble or Noble's daughter walked upon the cobblestone streets of old Britain and saw a commoner, they were told not to look at it and not to buy whatever it was this man or woman was selling, simply because they had less.http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Life_in_britain_1800s

Just like society today there was two social classes, though economics say its more but due to the increase in economic crisis and job losses either you are rich or poor(struggling.)

Like living areas as well in present day society those from what we can safely call suburban areas frown on those from urban areas as if they are lesser people. Most law makers come from such social areas yet they still make laws from urban areas which they feel are beneath them and too low class for them to be present in. What a world.

This century was marked by vast industrial development, by factories and gadgets, extravagance and pollution, mass poverty and charity. The world became ever more crowded, with the population of Europe more than doubling between 1800 and 1900. As urban life grew increasingly grimy, country life was plagued by poor harvests and crop disease, leading to famine and food riots. As in the previous century, there were vast population shifts, with many moving from the country to the city in search of work. The poor provided cheap labour to fill the factories, an essential component of the burgeoning industrial economy. At the same time, the middle classes were growing, as trade and industry led many into higher-status jobs - the industrial world was thirsty for bankers, shippers, clerks and managers.http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/booksforcooks/1800s/1800sfood.html

As in present day life mostly lower class citizens were the ones affected by the famine which was occurring which led to rioting ,which is not present in todays societies when it comes to such issues.The poor were used to provide labor for cheap, so as they fell deeper into the social slums those of the higher classes moved up. Seems like the world has not changed at all huh?

During the 19th century cookery books became enormously popular. Authors like Mrs Beeton were catering for a rapidly growing middle class. Published initially in affordable monthly parts, Beeton's 'Household Management' advised readers on a vast range of 'essential' subjects, such as how to fold napkins, how to entertain guests, how to create the perfect Christmas dinner, or how to organise the duties of different staff members.

For the first time, the country was intrigued by the stars of the kitchen - what we would now call 'celebrity chefs'. Alexis Soyer, famous head chef at the Reform Club, produced numerous books, while also manufacturing a range of sauces and numerous kitchen implements, and advising the army on the dietary needs of soldiers. Much of his work, including his book A Shilling Cookery for the People, was directed at the lower classes, showing an attempt to improve the eating habits of those living on a tight budget; a Victorian Jamie Oliver perhaps?http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/booksforcooks/1800s/1800sfood.html

In 1800s europe fame spread to the culinary arts as well. Due to changes in food prices and class sizes chefs began making cook books relative to citizens economic lifestyle.

With more tea and wheat in England than ever before, prices dropped. Tea had been a valuable delicacy in the previous century. In the 1800s the average factory worker gulped a cup down with his slice of bread - although in fact this was little better nutritionally than the gruel and ale of previous diets. As commodity production expanded, so did the importance of the British Empire which provided, as well as raw materials, new overseas markets in which mass-produced goods could be sold. Consequently vast amounts of cargo moved across the world, enabling the houses of wealthy Europeans to become crammed with products. At the same time, the colonies became increasingly dependent on European imports.http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/booksforcooks/1800s/1800sfood.html

This shows the presence of inflation in the 1800s european society. Over production caused prices to drop on certain produce. As well diets changed due to the cheap prices of certain produce which was now easier to afford.

No Breakfast During 19th Century!

During 1800s Europeans only had two meals a day and no breakfast. Usually working men ate breakfast int he morning, and they didn't have breakfast during 1th century because "the church preached against gluttony and other weaknesses of the flesh, men tended to be ashamed of the weak practicality of breakfast." Also minor meals and snacks were dislike by the church but people still had snacks during mid days. Also wines and alcoholic beverages were very popular in Europe and was served every supper.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_cuisine

By Will Choi

Romantic Music in 19th Century

During 1800s people were in to Romantic Music, it was characterized by increased attention to an extended melodic line, as well as expressive and emotional elements. Romantic Music is related to romanticism in literature, visual arts and philosophy. Romantic Music didn't always refer to some kind of sad and romantic love music. To be exact it describes the expansion of formal structures within a composition, making the pieces more passionate and expressive. And druing this era nocturnes, fantasia and prelude had been written by famous artist like such Mozart, Franz Liszt and etc... Romantic Music lasted to early 20th century and music became more modern and contemporary.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_music
by Will Choi