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What Was Life Like in a Victorian Market Town?
Explore the daily life, work and communities of Victorian Britain, and what it might have been like for your ancestors.
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In 1841, over 30% of the population of England and Wales lived in rural areas, working in agriculture.
During the Industrial Revolution, many families moved from small villages to growing towns and cities in search of work.
Between 1815 and 1914, more than 9 million people left the UK, with many heading to the United States, Canada and Australia.
Over 6 million men from the UK served in the First World War, leaving behind a wealth of military records.
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