The Many Reasons Why You Wouldn't Survive Living in Victorian England

This documentary reveals why daily life in Victorian England could be surprisingly deadly, often inside people's own homes. As householders embraced the latest products and gadgets, hidden hazards lurked in food, medicine, wallpaper and water. The film uncovers the poisons, accidents and diseases that made the era so dangerous behind closed doors. It is an eye-opening tour of the perils of Victorian domestic life. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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