Post by Kuro on Sept 26, 2011 23:39:42 GMT -5
The Setting
The history of London is a long and colourful one. From its ancient roots, its kings and its conquests, its rapid growth and splendour during its zenith as capital of the British Empire, and its modern day status as one of the world's leading financial and cultural capitals, London is a city of character, of courage and above all of perpetual change.
Picture it, London 1899
It has been just over a decade since the gruesome murders rocked London, Queen Victoria, the Grandmother of Europe, rules over the thriving nation. Many of the immigrants that come here are unaware of the horror and why should it come to mind for them. Only two years have passed since her great Diamond Jubilee when troops from all over the empire paraded through the streets but even that does not quell the talk. For some, it is from the colonies in Africa. A war seems to be brewing there once more. For others, it is the thought of murder in the streets. The rest merely talk of Her Imperial Majesty who's age seems to finally be catching up to her. A woman who had instilled strong values on morality and family even as her son has had more then fity liaisons. Edward VIII is still a man of the people, treating all as equal and viewing none less then the others. As the Royal family attempt to influence the public, the government continues to work to bring the city into a better age.
Map of London
Health and Welfare of Millions
The creation of the London sewer system nearly half a century before has already improved the health of many and increased the general life span of the populace. The bridges that connect London have increased travel for many and the usage of omnibuses and locomotives are common (although quite slow). Here in London, an underground railway already exists, allowing people to travel swiftly about the city. Many of the wealthy live in suburbs while the poor live in the central areas of London. Despite the advances, many areas are still filthy and unsanitary. The divide between the classes of society can be seen merely by getting off the tram in the wrong part of town.
Child Mortality rate was high with an expected half of all children to die before they were ten. Living past thirty was considered unique, even wealthy tradesmen rarely lived to see fifty. For Labourers, it was much worse, death was almost assured before they ever reached their mid-twenties. Deathes could come from stress, diseases (such as influenza, cholera or a host of many other diseases affecting the populace) or just encountering the wrong person out for an afternoon stroll. Over 6 Million people live in the Greater London area. Twenty percent of the popluation are Irish immigrants. In addition, there is a sizable Jewish population. Asians and Chinese also arrive daily on trade boats, hoping to find a better life in the most affluent city in the world.
To find out more about life in the Victorian age, check out the Time Traveller's Guide to Victorian Britain.
The history of London is a long and colourful one. From its ancient roots, its kings and its conquests, its rapid growth and splendour during its zenith as capital of the British Empire, and its modern day status as one of the world's leading financial and cultural capitals, London is a city of character, of courage and above all of perpetual change.
Picture it, London 1899
It has been just over a decade since the gruesome murders rocked London, Queen Victoria, the Grandmother of Europe, rules over the thriving nation. Many of the immigrants that come here are unaware of the horror and why should it come to mind for them. Only two years have passed since her great Diamond Jubilee when troops from all over the empire paraded through the streets but even that does not quell the talk. For some, it is from the colonies in Africa. A war seems to be brewing there once more. For others, it is the thought of murder in the streets. The rest merely talk of Her Imperial Majesty who's age seems to finally be catching up to her. A woman who had instilled strong values on morality and family even as her son has had more then fity liaisons. Edward VIII is still a man of the people, treating all as equal and viewing none less then the others. As the Royal family attempt to influence the public, the government continues to work to bring the city into a better age.
Map of London
Health and Welfare of Millions
The creation of the London sewer system nearly half a century before has already improved the health of many and increased the general life span of the populace. The bridges that connect London have increased travel for many and the usage of omnibuses and locomotives are common (although quite slow). Here in London, an underground railway already exists, allowing people to travel swiftly about the city. Many of the wealthy live in suburbs while the poor live in the central areas of London. Despite the advances, many areas are still filthy and unsanitary. The divide between the classes of society can be seen merely by getting off the tram in the wrong part of town.
Child Mortality rate was high with an expected half of all children to die before they were ten. Living past thirty was considered unique, even wealthy tradesmen rarely lived to see fifty. For Labourers, it was much worse, death was almost assured before they ever reached their mid-twenties. Deathes could come from stress, diseases (such as influenza, cholera or a host of many other diseases affecting the populace) or just encountering the wrong person out for an afternoon stroll. Over 6 Million people live in the Greater London area. Twenty percent of the popluation are Irish immigrants. In addition, there is a sizable Jewish population. Asians and Chinese also arrive daily on trade boats, hoping to find a better life in the most affluent city in the world.
To find out more about life in the Victorian age, check out the Time Traveller's Guide to Victorian Britain.